Santa Barbara’s Urban Forestry Program, in partnership with Mariposa Tree Management, will conduct routine pruning on mature Ficus microcarpa (Indian laurel fig) trees throughout the city.

The work, designed to ensure the health and safety of the mature trees, is scheduled to begin the week of Jan. 20 and is expected to be complete by mid-February.

The pruning will manage the over-extension of the tree canopy and reduce weight in limbs across the outer canopy. Additional needs will be addressed on a per-tree basis to ensure the long-term health and safety of the mature trees, the city said.

Work areas include:
• Milpas Street between Carpinteria Street and Canon Perdido Street.
• State Street from Calle Palo Colorado to South Ontare Road.

Due to the large size of the trees and their location along busy streets, traffic control measures will be implemented to ensure the safety of crews and the public, the city said. These measures may result in temporary travel delays in work areas.

“No Parking” signs will be posted 48 hours before work is scheduled to begin.

For more, contact the city’s Urban Forestry Program in the Parks Division, 805-564-5433 or Trees@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.