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CITY OF PLEASANTON URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN | 97 <br />URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES <br />Recommendation: <br /> ƒThe City should first focus on filling the 1,106 vacant sites in the <br />target neighborhoods along with creating the tree-giveaway <br />program for private residences. <br /> ƒThe City should also explore opportunities to reduce the number <br />of new tree sites to be created by identifying any undocumented <br />vacant sites that already exist in parks, medians, parkways and <br />rights-of-way. <br /> ƒIdentify which public tree sites with smaller trees can be replaced <br />with larger canopy tree species, without creating infrastructure <br />conflicts. <br /> ƒCreate and maintain a standardized system for tracking tree <br />plantings by private residents and businesses. <br /> ƒFocus on building relationships with target schools and research <br />funding opportunities like the Green Schoolyards grant program that <br />may be able to provide resources for tree planting projects, outreach <br />and education in the target neighborhoods. <br /> ƒAnalyze the success of the initial tree giveaway programs and <br />consider whether creating a new front yard ordinance is needed. <br /> ƒConsider whether to reduce the length of the tree establishment <br />program to save additional costs.