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- i � 6. ft��thacfs—What wil! be developed, produced, performed and implemented—who will be responsible • for these activities and when will they occur? The ash trees currentfy existing in the four parks will be removed and replaces with five varieties of free species Red Oak, White Oak, River Birch, American Linden and Red Pine. This grant is being applied for as part of a BSA Eagle project with the financial oversight the responsibility of the Mike Jerioski city finance director. Mr. Philip Capra is the scout working on this project and he is collaborating with the city park and recreation committee and the public works director Paul Palzer. This project is scheduled to be completed Apri12011– June 2011. Include any educational outreach efforts, work with volunteers, and especially the technical plans and practices. Mr. Capra is currenfly working with the city park and recreation committee, volunteers and city staff to remove all ash trees, including eight larger ash trees located in Hidden Spring Park. All planting of new tree species will be completed by volunteers. 7. Personnel—Describe the names, tities, qualifications and project role for all staff and technical partners involved. Mike Jeziorski the city finance director will oversee the financial aspect of fhis project. Paul Palzer the city public vYOrks director will oversee what trees are designated for removal and location of planting the new trees. Philip Capra will be responsible of safety training for volunteers working on fhis project per his approved eagle project. Describe the roles of volunteers involved and training to be provided. . Volunteers will remove the smaller of the ash trees and plant all replacement trees. 8. Maintenance and Nianagement Plan A. Upon completion, what are your plans for long-term maintenance of trees planted, and monitoring and management of insect and disease pests? Include how, when and by whom activities will be accomplished. For any tree planting project, you must provide a summary of at least a 3-year maintenance plan." The cify has a tree preservation ordinance in place and will as part of this grant adopf a community forest ordinance. The public works department currently provides maintenance and inspections for all city parks and thaf is scheduled fo be continued for the nexf three years. 8. What is the community doing to build capacity towards long-term management of this project or a community forestry program independent of state funding? Describe any exisfing management plans." The city provides educafion through its newsletter, city website and community presenfations on both the emerald ash borer and other diseases affecting our tree population. The city will also continue to work I with loca! media and community groups to focus on citizen volunteer participation in proactive actions to I combat EAB. This has been achieved fhrough the efforts of the dedicafion of the city's park and recreation committee. • 54