Video: Red Car Property Neighbor, September 14, 2017. While it's technically OK per LAFD to spread the tree shred/mulch around to help retain moisture on the slopes, it's not exactly the best thing for air quality during the chipping or shredding. There's also the question of spreading pathogens of the dead trees.Red Car Canyon: hope you closed your windows before you went to work today- they're heading toward Riverside Pl now pic.twitter.com/B7Hq5mjsKZ— Corralitas (@RedCarProperty) September 14, 2017
After consulting a neighbor who is a landscape designer, and reading up on some of the local insects and pathogens, I can wholeheartedly say, if you have a sick, dead or dying tree, consult a certified arborist. This issue is way beyond my skill set to simplify beyond the following advice. There are too many ways to infest/infect other trees depending on the insect and or pathogen, and you may be able to save your trees. Your mature trees are an investment in not only your home's resale value, but also the future of our neighborhood and local air quality.
We've lost a lot of large trees in the neighborhood in the past few years. Take care of your large and native trees. Every tree counts.
