Claraboya Neighborhood City Street Tree Survey
Please complete and sign the survey below by Thursday, September 11, 2025. Directions for returning the survey can be found in the accompanying letter. Survey results may be made public. Please select only one option for each question.
1.
Which statement most closely represents your opinion of the Canary Island, Torrey, Aleppo, and Japanese black pine trees in your neighborhood?
I believe the benefits provided by the pine trees (shade, aesthetics, character and ambiance, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitats, etc.) outweigh any existing negative impacts that they may place upon the neighborhood.
I believe the existing negative impacts placed upon the neighborhood by the pine trees (uplifted concrete, surface roots, pine cone and needle litter, etc.) outweigh the many benefits they may provide.
I do not have a strong opinion regarding the pine trees in the neighborhood.
2.
Which statement most closely represents your opinion with regard to a removal and replacement program for the Canary Island, Torrey, Aleppo, and Japanese black pine trees in your neighborhood?
I would like to see all of the pine trees removed and replaced as soon as possible.
I would like to see all the pine trees gradually removed and replaced as part of a phased program (see Questions #3 and #4).
I would like to see the pine trees removed and replaced on an individual basis, only when it becomes necessary for a tree to be removed, based on the declining health of the tree or immediate safety concerns.
I would like the City to make every effort to preserve all of the pine trees for as long as possible.
3.
If you are in favor of a phased removal program, please select which best describes the phased program you would prefer:
A phased program to be completed in 3-year increments over the next 9 years.
A phased program to be completed annually over the next 3 years.
4.
Which statement most closely represents your opinion on replanting in your neighborhood?
I believe replanting should be mandatory for every pine tree removed.
I believe replanting should be optional for every pine tree removed.
5.
Please describe your opinion of the pine trees, including any concerns you may have or benefits that you feel they provide:
Only complete the next three questions if you have a City pine tree adjacent to your property.
6.
if you are in favor of a phased removal program, in which phase would you prefer the tree adjacent to your property be removed?
First Phase
Second Phase
Third Phase
7.
Would you accept a new street tree adjacent to your property?
Yes
No
8.
Would you be willing to contribute to the cost of removal and/or replacement of the pine tree adjacent to your property?
Yes
No
The current designated street trees for the Claraboya neighborhood are:
9.
Please provide any feedback you have on the revised Designated Street Tree List:
10.
Resident Name
11.
Property Address
Thank you for your particpation!
