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County replaces trees on Main Avenue

On April 21, Fallbrook residents were surprised to see the 40 year old trees being replaced on Main Avenue. Via Facebook, community members expressed their concern about the change and the accessibility of the sidewalk with transplanted trees.

In 2019, business owners along Main Avenue noticed that the roots of the Australian willow trees had caused issues with the flooring of their establishments. The trees hadn't been watered properly in the 80's when they were planted, so the roots grew outward to seek moisture. After resurfacing the floors, an owner realized that the tree's roots had lifted the flooring.

The county was alerted in 2019, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the plans to remove and replace the trees were postponed.

Last week, the trees that had disrupted the sidewalk and the flooring of nearby buildings were replaced with brand new Australian Willow trees.

According to Jackie Heyneman, longtime Fallbrook resident and one of the founders of Save Our Forest, the county has been extremely generous to help the community of Fallbrook by removing and replacing the trees that had become a safety hazard. They also used 25-gallon size trees instead of seedlings so the trees will be providing shade sooner.

After receiving messages from concerned residents, Heyneman said that she would like to reassure the community that the trees will be well taken care of and they will adjust to their new setting on Main Avenue.

"We have found volunteers from Save Our Forest to water the trees by hand so the roots will grow correctly," said Heyneman. "We'd like to emphasize patience; the trees aren't ready to be pruned yet since they were recently transplanted."

Heyneman also said that the county will be adding watering tubes to the base of the trees to ensure healthy roots that grow straight down for the safety of Fallbrook residents.

"Be patient," said Heyneman. "The trees will grow and adjust to the new environment."

 

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