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Make Every Day Arbor Day!From the Desk of the Executive Director

Ray Tretheway, Executive Director, Sacramento Tree Foundation

The Sacramento area was described by early explorers as marsh and grass lands where “oaks of immense size were plentiful.” Unfortunately, these oaks were found only within a few hundred yards of the banks of the Sacramento and American Rivers.

Traveling journalist Bayard Taylor wrote in 1850 “The original forest trees, standing in all parts of the town, give it a picturesque appearance. Many of the streets are lined with oaks and sycamores, six feet in diameter, and spreading ample boughs on every side.”

In 1853, the Sacramento City Council took charge of tree plantings on streets and levees. In 1855, the Daily Democratic State Journal recorded strong public support, “Our citizens have a mania for planting trees. There is hardly a street in the suburbs that in a few years will not be beautifully shaded.”

James McClatchy, in a very early edition of his newly launched Sacramento Bee, wrote in 1857, “In a few years when the thousands of trees that are being planted have grown to respectable size, our city will almost appear a forest.”

Nearly 20 years later the importance of the role of trees in improving public health was declared before the Sacramento City Council. In 1874 the president of the Board of Health advocated and won approval for the planting of 4,000 trees in low-lying areas to help prevent the spread of water borne diseases such as malaria and encephalitis.

At the turn of the 20th century, Sacramento’s population and neighborhoods grew, guided by the national ‘City Beautiful’ movement that advocated for tree lined boulevards and plentiful parks.

The culmination of tree planting, care, and protection reached its zenith between 1940 and 1955. “The number of city street and park trees nearly doubled…[to] approximately one tree for every two residents. This ratio was important to Sacramento residents because it surpassed that

found in Paris, a city renowned for its tree-lined streets. At that time, Paris claimed… a larger total figure [of trees, but this only] amounted to about one tree for every ten residents.” (Sacramento Bee 1953)

Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors and make every day Arbor day! You are in good company when you add your tree to our urban forest canopy.

Ray TrethewayCover photograph by Anne Fenkner.

Celebrating two Arbor Days – California Arbor Day on March 7 and National Arbor Day on the last Friday in April (April 29, 2011) – gives everybody plenty of opportunities to plant a tree and count it in our 5 Million Tree Campaign (go to 5milliontrees.org). Let me take you on a quick look back to those that began the planting of one of the world’s greatest urban forests.

“The original forest trees, standing in all parts of the town, give it a picturesque appearance. Many of the streets are lined with oaks and sycamores, six feet in diameter, and spreading ample boughs on every side”.

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Just breathe – you hear it all the time as a stress reduction technique. Just be sure you breathe clean air. We have known for a long time that trees clean the air, and now new research by the National Center for Atmospheric Research finds that deciduous vegetation absorbs one-third more air pollution than previously believed. Sacramento, and other areas, face tighter federal air-quality standards which has led government agencies to look for new ways to clean the air.

The Sacramento Tree Foundation has partnered with the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) and the USDA Forest Service Center for Urban Research (CUFR) for the past four years to study the ways trees can improve the air quality of our region by reducing ground level ozone – also known as smog. Cooling the air with trees can help, but so can planting certain species of trees, which adds another layer of complexity to choosing the right tree for your yard. There is a lot to consider when selecting the right tree for the right place, such as soil conditions, water usage, and space availability as well as aesthetics.

To help you select trees for your yard, we have compiled the Greenprint Tree List based on which trees are best adapted to our region. Just over one hundred trees are included in this list and one of the categories concerns air quality. The new brochure is available on our website: sactree.com.

While the latest research centers on deciduous trees – trees that lose their leaves – evergreen needle-leaf trees are incredibly important for cleaning the air of particulate matter. Particulate matter is found in the exhaust of cars and is very dangerous for your health, so if you live near a busy roadway, a screen of evergreen needle-leaf trees and shrubs are a great way to filter the air in your yard and neighborhood.

A word of caution about coastal redwoods, which have become the most common evergreen planted in our region: coastal redwoods may be fast growing and cost little to buy, but over the long run they will get VERY big and require a lot of water. Drought-tolerant trees are generally better for this region especially given the ongoing issue of water availability in California. In rare

situations, a redwood may be appropriate, but the Tree Foundation strongly believes that coastal redwoods are being overplanted in our six-county region.

Redwoods aside, when planting a tree, choose the largest canopy that will fit well in your yard, because most of the work done by trees to clean our air is done by the leaves. Large trees provide almost 50 times the benefits of small trees…so just breathe and think big!

Cindy Blain

Just Breathe… Clean Air

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Volunteer Spotlights

“I enjoy the staff and know that I am helping our environment by

ensuring our city has trees

for the future generations.”

Dylan Fong

We’d like to thank all of our Sacramento Tree Foundation volunteers! Read below to find out more about some volunteers that have gone above and beyond.

Kyle Cox and Dylan Matsumoto

Two outstanding high school volunteers that have shown dedication to our mission are Kyle Cox and Dylan Matsumoto. Both teens have been volunteering with the Tree Foundation for the past two years, attending planting events from Elk Grove to Roseville. Kyle attends Mira Loma High School and is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program. Dylan attends John F. Kennedy High School as part of the PACE Program. Both are required to complete service hours each year for school and for the second time have decided to work with the Tree Foundation to

complete those hours through tree plantings and outreach. We appreciate their positive attitudes, strong work ethic, follow through, and dedication to the mission of the Tree Foundation. We hope to see them again next year!

The Mammano FamilyThe Mammano family has

been regularly volunteering with the Tree Foundation for the past two and a half years. This friendly, hardworking family brings enthusiasm and energy to each planting event and is always willing to go the extra mile. They have joined us at tree planting events in Rancho Cordova, Elk Grove, and Roseville and were a huge help at a recent nursery work day in which we potted 5,000 acorns!

Lions ClubYou may start to see some

lions at Tree Foundation planting events. Not lions as in “lions and tiger and bears,” but Lions and their teen members, Leos, from Lions Club International which has over 1.35 million members world wide. The organization is focused on environmental projects as one of its four priorities, along with supporting youth, feeding the hungry, and preventing blindness and serving the needs of the blind and visually impaired. The Lions Club district of 4-C5 is currently partnering with the Tree Foundation to coordinate tree planting throughout the region. Members have been joining weekend events for the past few months and have coordinated an event for April 9 at Peregrine Park where they will be planting replacement trees and providing spring tree care. Thank you Lions

for supporting the Tree Foundation’s 5 Million Tree Campaign!

Meredith King and Zarah Wyly

At right: The Mammano Family

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5 Components to Encourage Tree Health

Trees need access to a balance of nutrients and organic material (like bark chips) in well-drained soil with both micro and macro organisms. These are natural ways to build nutrients. All are closely interrelated and must be looked at as a whole.

Macronutrients and micronutrients must be available in the soil.

Plants make sugars and carbohydrates for food and combine them with nutrients available in the soil and air. The macronutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are needed in larger amounts. Nitrogen is readily used by trees but is often over-applied and not absorbed. Micronutrients such as boron and zinc are usually available in sufficient amounts. Synthetic or inorganic fertilizers have the same nutrients as organic fertilizers but release them into the soil more quickly. Often used as an immediate remedy, they do nothing to improve the soil. Additionally, they contain salts and make soil more acidic. Soil testing determines the need for fertilizer application and avoids the danger of over application which can result in toxicity.

Soil must have a relatively low pH that is neutral or slightly acidic.

Soil pH provides a medium for nutrient uptake and affects the variety of trees and organisms present. PH measures the acidity or alkalinity of soil on a scale from 0 to 14. Trees are best able to absorb nutrients in soils with a relatively low pH of about 6.5. Adding natural material can balance acidic and alkaline soils as it decomposes. Soil test kits can be purchased to check pH nutrient levels. For more accurate readings have soils professionally tested to determine optimum balance and nutrient availably.

There must be organic material in the soil.

Mulch is made up of organic material such as leaves, stems, and bark. Compost is made up

of decayed organic material, containing many nutrients needed by trees. Earthworms and microorganisms gradually decompose mulch to create a layer of nutrient-rich compost beneath its protective cover. This slow process allows the release of nutrients to be used as the tree needs them. In addition to adding nutrients to the soil, mulch helps with water penetration, improves soil texture, and reduces the need for fertilizers.

Microorganisms and macroorganisms must be present.

Microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria break down organic matter and dissolve minerals, making nutrients accessible to trees. Microorganisms improve soil structure. Some microorganisms can break down toxins and pesticides in soil, preventing groundwater contamination. Earthworms are common macroorganisms. They move through the soil, creating tiny air pathways for water and roots and their waste is high in nutrients. Beetles also help to incorporate decomposed organic matter into the soil.

Soil must be well drained.

Healthy un-compacted soil allows for water and air movement. Ideal soil fills 50% of the available ground space, leaving space between soil particles to allow for oxygen and water availability so that roots can absorb water. Poorly drained and highly compacted soils reduce tree growth.

The proper balance of nutrients, organic material, and organisms is as important as having well-drained soil with a relatively neutral pH. When all five components are balanced they reduce costs, waste, and pollution, and help improve tree health.

Luanne Leineke

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P L A N T

Our mission to plant, protect, and teach about trees relies on the dedication and contributions of thousands of volunteers who work alongside our staff every year. To increase these efforts and engage a greater number of people as well as to transform communities through trees, the Tree Foundation received funding from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to increase urban forest awareness and action by establishing local tree advocacy groups, called Citizen Advisory Tree Committees (CATC).

To jump-start these CATC, a competitive reimbursable mini-grant program was created. This funding will support CATC as they grow the urban forest by:• organizing community and neighborhood

tree plantings on public lands; • providing community-based urban forest

education and mobilization;• arranging media coverage for tree projects;

and• leveraging resources by building diverse

community partnerships.

$116,000 For Our Urban ForestMINI-GRaNT awaRDS aNNouNCED

Since our founding on March 7, 1982, the Sacramento Tree Foundation has stood up for Sacramento’s trees ensuring that the incredible legacy gifted to us by Sacramento’s founding citizens continues to grow and thrive.

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J O I N

I wanted to thank you

for your contributions

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new industries and

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$15,000 has been awarded to the Dry Creek Conservancy to plant 530 trees in the Auburn and Miners Ravines that will increase native biodiversity, reduce non-native invasive plants, reduce erosion potential, and improve floodplain function. Through this project, the group aims to educate the community about the value of planting trees and restoring open spaces as well as promote opportunities for ongoing stewardship.

The Putah Creek Council has been awarded $15,000 to engage 100 community volunteers in planting 500 trees in the Putah Creek Nature Park to create thriving creeks, a healthier forest, and a more sustainable community.

$15,000 has been awarded to the South Placer Heritage Foundation to plant 100 trees in Loomis’ Downtown Park which will kick off the Loomis Town Center plan to provide a linear park that will include play equipment for kids, parking for visitors, and sustainable demonstration gardens. This project will also include the installation of an irrigation system which will provide water for this planting project as well as the many additional urban greening projects planned for years to come.

The Hagginwood Community association has been awarded $14,470 to beautify a blighted spot and educate the community about the importance of green space and the urban forest.

$13,802 has been awarded to the wheatland Youth Collaborative to plant 82 large canopied trees at Bear River Middle School and Wheatland Elementary School. These trees will provide shady, safe, healthy places for students to both travel to and from school and recreate.

Soil Born Farms has been awarded $13,391 to plant 550 fruit trees at their organic farm located in Rancho Cordova. This project will further Soil Born Farm’s mission to create an urban agriculture and education project that empowers youth and adults to discover and participate in a local food system that encourages healthy living, nurtures the environment and grows a

sustainable community. This orchard will also expand Soil Born Farm’s capacity to produce and contribute fresh produce from the farm to local food banks and other projects that serve low-income families.

$8,791 has been awarded to the Yuba-Sutter united Veteran’s Council to plant 165 trees in Marysville Parks and along its downtown city streets in order to restore and increase the biological diversity of Marysville’s urban forest.

The Roseville urban Forest Foundation has been awarded $7,387 to support its mission to promote an awareness of the value and benefits of trees in our community. Specifically, this mini-grant will fund the planting of 500 native trees, support the ‘tree literate’ library book program, and the recruitment of 100 volunteers.

$5,010 has been awarded to Skycrest Elementary School to plant 21 fruit trees on their school campus. This small orchard will create opportunities for students to see and taste fresh fruit and connect their science learning to real life.

$4,230 has been awarded to the Lincoln Crossing Community association to plant 123 trees in the Lincoln Crossing Open Space Preserve, a place where residents and the general public can enjoy and appreciate nature.

The Dobbins/oregon House Improvement Foundation has been awarded $2,000 to plant trees on the 20 acres surrounding the Community Center. They have three goals: to create a green canopy surrounding the new facility, share and care for the urban forest, and teach responsible husbandry of the forest assets.

$1,000 has been awarded to the Placerville Lions Club to plant trees that will shade a newly constructed tot-lot play area within Lions Park.

Colleen Cadwallader

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Planting a tree is one way to establish a living memorial that will bring peace, joy, and security for generations. Likewise, the planting of a tree can be a gratifying act, which honors the memory of a friend or relative, or recognizes a special person or occasion. You may choose to plant a special Tribute Tree or adopt a tree from our registry. You can also make a general gift in honor of someone or gift a membership. All donations help support public tree plantings and programs.

Plant a Tribute TreePlant a tree in honor or memory of a friend

or loved one. All trees will be maintained by the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District. A card and certificate are sent to notify

the friend or family, all for only $425. Friends and family are encouraged to attend and assist with planting the tree. A plaque can be added for an additional $75.

adopt a TreeFor $25 you can adopt a tree. We will mail

you or your giftee a certificate with the registry number and species of a tree planted as part of our 5 Million Tree Campaign. Though each dedication is for a specific tree, we do not put markers on the trees and cannot distribute their locations.

Find out more on our website, sactree.com/tribute, or contact us at (916) 924-8733 ext. 128 or supportus@sactree.com

“David’s tree isgreat and I can hardly wait to

see it in full bloom.”

a Special Tribute

Establish a living tribute while bringing beauty and benefits for generations to enjoy.

Legacy Trees

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P L A N T

I n 1872, Nebraska agriculturalist Julius Sterling Morton, inspired by the numerous

benefits trees provide to us and our environ-ment, established April 27 as National Arbor Day. Since then, millions of trees have been planted by citizens throughout the nation who have embraced the day, pledging a commitment to urban forestry and creating celebrations within their own states.

In California, instead of celebrating trees for just one day, we celebrate them for an entire week. California Arbor Week was March 7-14, 2011.

For homeowners, Arbor Day is an excellent reminder to take stock of the trees on your property. Check your trees for broken or crossing branches, remove weeds, and add mulch. Take a moment to plan for the future: think about how planting new trees might improve the look of your property and provide protection from wind and heat.

In addition to our homes and yards, there are many public areas where tree planting or tree maintenance might make a real difference to our communities. In recognition of this, partners of the Sacramento Tree Foundation’s Greenprint initiative hold educational and tree planting activities throughout the Sacramento region. These celebrations represent the perfect opportunity to bring our communities together to add beauty to schools, parks, and neigh borhoods; attract birds and other wildlife; provide shade and windbreaks; and decrease energy costs.

Whether you chose to celebrate California Arbor Week in March, or choose to celebrate National Arbor Day on the third Friday in April (April 29, 2011), or celebrate throughout

the season, let this year’s festivities give you an excuse to get outdoors and get involved with your local urban forest group to plant shade and native trees. A commitment to trees in your community, making an Arbor Day Proclamation or planting one, two, or hundreds of trees, means cleaner air and water, cooler temperatures during Sacramento’s hot, dry summers, habitat for local wildlife, and more livable communities for today and future generations.

Jasmine Greer, NATURE Program Intern

Celebrating Trees on Arbor Day

2011 Tree Tours

Learn about and enjoy the outdoors while participating in the Sacramento Tree Foundation Tree Tours. This is a great

activity for the whole family! Walking through the different communities, you will learn about trees and why some are healthier than others. You will discover the names of trees, and leave knowing how they benefit our community.

All tours are on Saturdays, start at 10:00 am, and last approximately 2 hours.

April 16 – River ParkApril 23 – CSUS ArboretumMay 28 – Arden ParkJune 4 – Capitol Park

Please sign up online to learn meeting locations: sactree.com

For questions, contact Luanne Leineke at (916) 924-8733 ext 104.

Executive Director Ray Tretheway, Assemblyman Roger Dickinson and Mayor Kevin Johnson celebrate 2011 California Arbor Week.

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V O L U N T E E R

The Sacramento Tree Foundation is often contacted by corporate groups that are interested in arranging volunteer events for their staff. This winter, the University of Phoenix Sacramento campus volunteered with the Tree Foundation on February 17 to help with the Sacramento Northern Parkway.

The Sacramento Northern Parkway is a part of “Rails to Trails” – a nationwide network of trails built from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. The Parkway runs along the former right-of-way for the Sacramento Northern Interurban Railway, which carried passengers between Sacramento and Chico. The Parkway is 14 years old and 5 miles long, covering 77 acres north of downtown. It is a beautiful greenbelt with turf, numerous trees and shrubs, and also features rest areas and a Class 1 bicycle path.

Mother Nature did not cooperate with us and we were subjected to high winds and heavy rain on our work day. Despite poor conditions, 118 University of Phoenix volunteers battled throughout the morning and planted 43 trees, pruned several dozen roses, picked up garbage, and completed other grounds maintenance activities.

University of Phoenix volunteers got soaked but spirits were not dampened – if we accomplished this much on a rainy day, can you imagine how

much we could have done in good weather? The City of Sacramento and the Tree Foundation would like to thank the University of Phoenix volunteers for their hard work and great attitudes, especially considering everything Mother Nature threw at us.

Special thanks to Jackie McPartland and Nick Lopez from the University of Phoenix, and Meredith King and Joni Ramirez from the Tree Foundation for all their hard work in organizing the event and managing activities that day.

Great support also came from the City of Sacramento. We would like to recognize volunteer coordinator Julie Mier for her efforts, and the logistical support received from Armando Tovar. Park Superintendent Kyle Raphael and Community Planning Area 8 Supervisor Kirk Crump were also instrumental. Crew members Henry Garcia, Rod Wedding, Keithon Turner, and Jessie Treadway played key roles.

Last, and perhaps most importantly, the Tree Foundation would like to thank local resident and volunteer Clay Dukes, who has provided stewardship and countless hours of hard work on the Parkway since it was first created. With the dedicated work of our amazing volunteers we were able to provide the Sacramento Northern Parkway with much needed maintenance.

Shawn Colvin

University of Phoenix Volunteers Battle Mother Nature

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New and renewed members 12/1/10 to 2/28/11

Personal Members

SuSTaINING ($1,000)Dr. Ami Bera and Dr. Janine Bera

Steve Johns and Pam Johns

Susan McClatchy

SuPPoRTING ($500)Claudia Coleman

Eric Douglas and Susanna Cooper

Karen Trust and Sandy Trust

Chris Tucker

FoREST ($250)Joan Gunterman

Ted Howe

Laura Jehlik

Councilmember Kevin McCarty

Charles Metzinger, REA

Gregory Mignano and Mary Auth Mignano

Joni Ramirez and Henry Ramirez

Worth Summers and Janet Summers

Ann Weldy

TREE ($100)Ann Bailey and Boren Chertkov

David Baker

Ellin Black and Karen Jenkins

James Blanke

Dr. Carol Brown and Carole Nutt

Pat Cahn

Shawn Colvin

Assemblymember Roger Dickinson and Marjorie Dickinson

Jim Dickson and Martha Dickson

Nancy Emerson and Davis R. Allan

Marianne Evashenk

Anne Geraghty

Michael Gillette

Jackson Gualco and Barbara Dillon Gualco

Valerie Hoffman, CID and Jeff Deming

Andrew Hudnut and Sara Dougherty

Joanna Jullien and Scott Montgomery

Maria Kelly

Peggy Kraus-Kennedy and Bruce Kennedy

Dixie Laws

Natasha Martin Lerner

Dr. Paul Mattiuzzi and Cecilia Mattiuzzi

Don McCormick

Phil McDonald and Joan McDonald

Richard Melendy

Catheryn Mullinger

Elaine Myer

Jon Overholt and Brigitte Overholt

Rebecca Ryen and Lance Ryen

Thomas Slakey and Marion Slakey

Muriel Strand

Steve Strong

Gerald Swafford and Sandra Swafford

Betty Tretheway

Catherine Vade Bon Coeur

Jim Wiley

Corporate Members

PLaTINuM ($1,000)Lionakis

GoLD ($500)Alleghany Properties LLC

Vital Networks

SILVER ($250)English Garden Care, Inc.

Our members are the lifelines of our mission. Thank you for your continued support.Join Us Mission:

To grow healthy, livable

communities in the

Sacramento region by

empowering people to

plant, protect and learn

about trees.

Board of Directors

PRESIDENTWilliam Ishmael

SECRETaRYSydney Coatsworth

TREaSuRERMichael Benoff

Dr. Ami Bera

Dr. Janine Bera

Christi Black

John Briggs

Eric Douglas

Della Gilleran

Chris Griffin

Valerie Hoffman

Ryan Hooper

Steve Johns

John Lane

John Mckinney

Charles Metzinger

Lynn Pomeroy

Rev. Jean Shaw

Sandra Shewry

Jeffrey Townsend

Miles Treaster

John Webre

BoaRD EMERITuSJane Hagedorn

Ann Kohl

ExECuTIVE DIRECToRRaymond L. Tretheway III

THaNK You To ouR PaRTNERS:

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sactree.comAPRIL9 Sat Peregrine Park 9 am

9 Sat Casa Roble High School 9 am

9 Sat City of Winters 9 am

9 Sat Sacramento High School 9 am

16 Sat River Park 10 am

16 Sat Lake Forest Village Park 9 am

16 Sat Sacramento High School 9 am

23 Sat CSUS Arboretum 10 am

MAY28 Sat Arden Park 10 am

UPCOMING eventsJoIN uS aT

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Register at sactree.com. For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (916) 924-8733 ext 122 or volunteer@sactree.com.

For the most current list of events, check sactree.com/events

planting Make your community greener by volunteering at a tree planting

Tree Tour Come expore with us! This is a great free activity for the whole family.

other Great opportunities to get involved in your urban forest.

JUNE4 Sat Capitol Park 10 am

8 WedTree Hero Awards Celebration 5:30 pm

SUMMEROngoing Canopy Assessment Project* *Applications are due by April 29.