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5. Encourage monetary and other donations by private citizens for tree <br />plantings in parks and public areas, such as the Gift A Tree Fund (TTF <br />Recommendation 46) <br />6. Maintain a "Right tree, right place" policy to allow the City to minimize <br />tree death and infrastructure impacts while increasing the long -term <br />viability of trees. (TTF Recommendation #6 & Forestry) <br />7. Plant the largest suitable tree for a given site to maximize the economic <br />and ecological benefits of that site to the community, given the longer <br />lifespan of and greater magnitude of benefits bestowed by larger trees. <br />(TTF Recommendation 46 & Forestry) <br />8. Maintain a policy of varying trees by age and species on any given <br />street, park, or public area to help mitigate the threats posed by pests, <br />diseases, storms, or old age, thereby reducing the likelihood of large tree <br />losses across the city and resulting in a more consistent tree canopy over <br />time. (TTF Recommendation #6 & Forestry) <br />9. Educate residents concerning the availability of complimentary tree <br />planting on tree lawns, the Gift -a -Tree fund, as well as the opportunity to <br />participate in a low -cost purchase of trees for private yards. (TTF <br />Recommendation 47 & 13) <br />10. Prioritize maintenance of trees and new plantings in the commercial <br />corridor, particularly in light of new developments. (TTF <br />Recommendation #8) <br />11. Ensure that all relevant City employees and contractors are trained to <br />reduce negative impacts to tree roots, limbs, and other vulnerable tree <br />elements in the course of mowing, trimming, machinery operation, <br />digging; concrete work, construction work, and similar activities. (TTF <br />Recommendation 49) <br />12. Cooperate with a permanent Tree Advisory & Education Board for the <br />purpose of collaborating with City officials regarding its urban tree <br />policies and practices, promoting the City's tree programs and <br />educating residents regarding responsible tree stewardship. (TTF <br />Recommendation # 10) <br />13. Ensure that the City's annual reforestation budget and contracting <br />authority are appropriate to meet the future year's tree goals. (TTF <br />