02-1: Forestry Presentation — original pdf

Backup

Forestry Program Austin Parks and Recreation Amanda Ross Natural Resources Division Manager February 24, 2025 Forestry Team of 35 Arborists and support staff responsible for planting, watering, and maintaining trees on city parkland • 13 Certified Arborists • 1 Board Certified Master Arborist • Numerous TRAQ, Oak Wilt, and Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualifications • 6 Wildland Firefighters supporting PARD Land Management Tree Planting and Watering • Proactive planned routes • Mostly hand watered using water trucks, some irrigation Tree Maintenance Tree Maintenance