HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 03191991 - 91-164 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Supporting )
the Preservation of Contra )
Costa's Trees Affected by ) Resolution 91/ 164
Severe Drought Conditions )
WHEREAS, trees block wind, settle dust and smog particles, reduce energy costs
by shading buildings, absorb carbon dioxide, reduce reflected heat from pavement
and add value to property; and
WHEREAS, in American cities, four trees are removed for every one planted; and
WHEREAS, a newly planted tree only needs 10 gallons of water per week to grow;
and
WHEREAS, significant water cutbacks and rationing are of great concern to all
Contra Costa County residents; and
WHEREAS, many street trees are suffering from the effects of the drought; and
WHEREAS, in forested areas, one of every three trees is dead or dying; and
WHEREAS, at the current rate of loss, our urban and rural landscapes will be
seriously altered;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa
County understands the value of planting and preserving trees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board will continue to encourage the planting of
new trees and appropriate watering and maintenance of existing ones throughout
this drought period.
Introduced by:
Supervisor Tom Powers
District One
Passed and Adopted by a unanimous vote
of those Supervisors Present on
March 19, 1991
I hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of an action taken and
entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on
ATTESTED: March 19, 1991
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of
the Board of Supervisors
an Countyministrator
BY: L
Deputy Clerk