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38 | CITY OF PLEASANTON URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN <br />STATUS OF THE URBAN FOREST <br />1.4.6 Highlights of Pleasanton’s Trees <br />The City of Pleasanton has many areas with prominent tree <br />canopy, and the following section highlights those areas <br />to illustrate the differences in how different key areas are <br />managed for the different types of urban forests. <br />1.4.6.1 Callippe Preserve Golf Course <br />The Callippe Preserve Golf Course located in the southern <br />edge of the City contains 952 trees and is surrounded <br />by open space and hiking trails. The golf course is a very <br />different landscape than the other parks maintained by <br />the City. <br />How it’s Managed <br />The Callippe Preserve Golf Course is managed and <br />maintained by a franchisee, CourseCo, Inc., under an <br />Operator Agreement with the City. To protect this delicate <br />ecosystem, the City responsibly sources its water from <br />groundwater and the South Bay Aqueduct and from <br />seasonal runoff collected in the pond at the bottom <br />of the course. By focusing on water conservation and <br />management, the City ensures the preservation of natural <br />resources and support the ongoing health of our local <br />wildlife. Trees are an integral part of the golf course and not <br />only add to the aesthetics of the course but also present <br />challenges to golfers along with separating fairways and <br />guiding the direction of the golfer’s shots. The trees on <br />the course are primarily pruned on an as needed basis <br />when they interfere with the playability of a hole or grow <br />low enough to interfere with irrigation or cart paths. Dead <br />trees are removed on a routine basis. Tree maintenance is <br />carried out on an annual or biennial basis by a contractor, <br />although minor pruning may be done by maintenance staff. <br />Many of the trees planted during the construction of <br />the course in 2004-2006 have failed to thrive and are <br />relatively small for their age and species. This could be <br />due to soil conditions and/or poor initial nursery stock. <br />The course was also planted with many cottonwood trees <br />(Populus fremontii ) when constructed. This species of <br />tree is somewhat short lived in general and is not drought <br />tolerant. Multiple drought cycles and age have taken a toll <br />on the cottonwoods, and many will require removal in the <br />future. As the golf course approached 25 years of service <br />a concerted effort will be needed to plan for the removal <br />and replacement of trees on the course while considering <br />course design. When replanting, special effort should <br />be given to the selection of nursery stock, planting hole <br />preparation, and establishment.