How many trees has NAP removed?
Tree removal in Natural Areas is selective. There are an estimated 25,000 trees in San Francisco Natural Areas. As of August 12th, 2002 the NAP has removed approximately 60 mature (greater than 6 inches in diameter) trees. These trees were removed to encourage the growth of our native coast live oak, trees, creekside willow, grasslands and/or shrub communities. The NAP does not clearcut, nor does it intend to remove entire groves of mature trees. Typically, small trees or saplings that are spreading into native habitat areas are thinned to allow sunlight to reach other plants and to improve the health of the entire ecosystem.
