Do you walk or bike in Healdsburg? If so, do you ever look up? We have a wonderful treescape. Those who hike the ridge trails report that Healdsburg appears to be densely populated with trees.Do trees matter? You bet! I’m glad Healdsburg’s decision makers agree with me. We even have a full time arborist, Matthew Thompson.
How do I know trees matter here in Healdsburg?
A. Because there are several redwood trees that have been given precedence over straight sidewalks. The redwood tree in the photo above was taken in the one hundred block of First Street, right across from where I used to live.
B. We have a heritage tree ordinance. More information is available here.
C. The Healdsburg Community Service Department has a small pamphlet, “Tree Walk of Healdsburg,” available at the museum and at the department office. It allows you to take a self-guided tour of some of Healdsburg’s wonderful trees.
Finally, trees matter because they not only make Healdsburg a more attractive town, but they do lots of wonderful things for our earth. Check out Ten top reasons why trees are important.
Gail, I love that your posts are always little lessons for us to make Healdsburg and the world a greener and a better place. Thanks for the time you spend doing the relevant links.
ReplyDeleteToo bad the city just hacked down several gorgeous heritage oaks on the corner of Parkland Farms Blvd and Stirrup Loop. The stand of oaks running along the creek were lovely and majestic -- as of this afternoon, the largest tree and an adjacent one are now big, bald, hidious trunks. What a horrible desecration, done without notice to neighboring landowners. I'm appalled.
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