Tree Removal Notifications

Site Number: 2

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Posted tree for 15 day removal notice because it is hazardous and should be removed. Public reported branch failure that compromised tree. BUF cannot prune tree to improve structure and tree will lack clearance over sidewalk. After branch failure tree cannot be preserved. Remove and replace tree in current basin. 

Posting Period: 04/08/24 - 04/23/24 

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree is dead. Location IS replantable unless conflict with underground utilities is found. If conflict is found, replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

Posting Period: 04/22/24 - 05/07/24

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: While tree appears to have vigor, the structure is poor. Posted as a hazardous tree after reviewing service request submitted by the public about a leaning tree with a crack. Though the tree is small and has established lean, there is a cavity on the tension side of tree. Decay is likely spreading. Tree should be removed and replaced in situ by shifting away from gas and meet required distance from sewer. Added to deferred replacement report if not replaced within 120 days.

Posting Period: 04/15/24 - 04/30/24

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Significant anthracnose cankers present throughout trunk with no wound wood. Splitting limbs and dieback. Location IS replantable unless conflict with underground utilities is found. If conflict is found, replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

Posting Period: 04/15/24 - 05/15/24

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree posted as a hazardous tree because it lacks permanent clearance over the road and cannot be pruned or restaked in order to adjust or correct lean. Tree should be removed and replaced. Site must be shifted east away from sewer.

Posting Period: 04/08/24 - 04/23/24 

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: While tree appears healthy, it has very poor structure that cannot be improved by pruning or retraining. The tree is wind swept and has a dogleg like scaffold branch. Tree lacks clearance over sidewalk and cannot be restructured without excessive removal of branches. It is best to remove and replace in situ.

Posting Period: 04/08/24 - 04/23/24 

Site Number: 3

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: A large silver  dollar eucalyptus with heavy lean into the street and traffic and structural roots opposite lean have been cut. A large mechanical wound on the traffic side from 2.5' to 7' in ht on the tree shows evidence of repeated damage. Rot present creating a point of potential failue especially if hit again by a large truck. Tree canopy has very poor structure with significantly reduced leaf canopy. Location IS replantable unless conflict with underground utilities is found. If conflict is found, replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

Posting Period: 04/22/24 - 05/22/24

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree condition is Very Poor. Severe decline. Evidence of gandorma infection suggestes the root and trunk wood has a high likleihood of becoming structurally comprimised. Location is replantable and tree will be and tree will be replaced within 120 days of its removal. If replacement is not possible within 120 days, it will be recorded in a Delayed replacement Report.

Posting Period: 04/08/24 - 04/23/24 

Site Number: 2

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Needed sewer repair due to active backup, and sidewalk repair, will require root pruning which will destabilize tree. Shaving or basin expansion is not feasible in this situation. Tree location cannot be replaced due to conflict with underground utilities ( Sewer and Gas). Permit 795200

Posting Period: 04/22/24 - 05/22/24

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree condition is Very Poor. Severe decline. Evidence of gandorma infection suggestes the root and trunk wood has a high likleihood of becoming structurally comprimised. Location is not replantable as it is too close to existing sewer line. The basin will be shifted following removal, and a replacement tree will be planted in the new shifted basin.

Posting Period: 04/08/24 - 04/23/24 

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree health is in decline. Structure is poor, significant lean due to previous partial root failure. Tree is stable but roots have damaged adjacent propoerty front entrance walkway. Repairing walkway would require root pruning that has a high liklihood of destabalizing the tree. Location can be replanted and tree will be replaced with a 24" box Olive 'Swan Hill'. Permit application 794890.

Posting Period: 04/08/24 - 05/08/24

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: tree had codominant stems with significant included bark and embedded hardware. Girdling root on windward side. Removal recommended due to removal of adjacent tree and loss of protection on windward side. Location IS replantable unless conflict with underground utilities is found. If conflict is found, replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

Posting Period: 04/15/24 - 04/30/24

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree root uplift of six inches of uplift within path of travel with basin already at maximum expansion. Tree is still young and expected to accelerate in damage to sidewalk, and therefore retention at this location is not feasible. Root pruning required will necessitate tree removal. Location is NOT replantable. Replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

Posting Period: 04/15/24 -05/15/24

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Codominant stems with very tight union and included bark. All major stems are leggy with poor unions and a history of similar stem failures. Significant sidewalk uplift along narrow path of travel. Location is NOT replantable. Replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

Posting Period: 04/22/24 - 05/22/24

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: The tree is in fair condition with weak branch attachments from previous topping cuts. While tree canopy appears vigorous, there is extensive sidewalk damage in both the path of travel and road. The current path of travel is not accessible nor safe for all users. Tree is to be replaced in situ after sidewalk repair.  Replacement will be  added to deferred replacement report if replacement not planted within 120 days.

Posting Period: 04/15/24 - 05/15/24

Site Number: 2

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Pockets of decay and termite damage throughout trunk and base. Crown is vigorous and some wound wood present but it is not expected to be sufficient to reduce the risk of basal failure. Location IS replantable unless conflict with underground utilities is found. If conflict is found, replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

Posting Period: 04/01/24 - 05/01/24

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: While tree appears healthy, tree is considered a hazard to public right of way. The tree has an established lean but it is listing into the path of travel and the main trunk lacks the required 8' of clearance over the sidewalk. The tree cannot be pruned to mitigate the lack of clearance. Removal is recommended and site can be replaced in situ.  Replacement will be relocated or  Will be added to deferred replacement report if replacement not planted 120 days.

Posting Period: 04/15/24 - 05/15/24

Site Number: 3

Reason(s) for Tree Removal: Tree is more than 50% dead and requires removal. Site to be replanted in situ. Location IS replantable unless conflict with underground utilities is found. If conflict is found, replacement will be relocated or added to deferred replacement report if replacement location not found within 120 days.

Posting Period: 04/22/24 - 05/07/24

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Removal: New Zealand Xmas Tree (Metrosideros excelsa) Direct conflict with construction activities associated with 29 Sunset Improvement Project. In coordination with Friends of the Urban Forest, SFMTA will relocate this tree to a proximate location.

Site Number: 1

Reason(s) for Removal: New Zealand Xmas Tree (Metrosideros excelsa) Direct conflict with construction activities associated with 29 Sunset Improvement Project. In coordination with Friends of the Urban Forest, SFMTA will relocate this tree to a proximate location.