Newport Beach seeking input on trees

A meeting is being held Jan. 18 for the public to provide input about

special trees in the city.

The city’s goal is to retain special trees in the city that are

recognized as landmarks, have been dedicated, or are neighborhood

trees -- trees that have gained historical significance and or

contribute to or give character to a location or to an entire

neighborhood.

Property owners, residents, homeowners or community associations

that have an interest in nominating a tree for inclusion as a

“special tree” should fill out a form that can be downloaded from the

website www.city.newport-beach.ca.us.

The form should be received by the city staff no later than Jan.

10. A photo of the nominated tree should also be included with the

form.

The Parks, Beaches and Recreation commission has appointed a

special tree committee to review the special tree list and make

recommendations to the City Council.

Landmark trees are identified as individual special trees that

posses historical significance by virtue of size, age, location or

species.

Dedicated trees are special trees donated for, or in memory of,

specific individuals or organizations.

Neighborhood trees are special trees that by their unusual size,

number, or location lend a special character to a residential,

commercial or business area.

For more information, contact Marcelino Lomeli, parks and trees

superintendent at (949) 644-3069 or via e-mail at

mlomeli@city.newport-beach.ca.us.