Chandler uses tree inventory data to plan replacements after monsoon season losses
ABC 15 Arizona
Chandler parks and streetscapes lost more than 200 trees this monsoon season, totaling $675,164 in lost tree assets. The city was hit hard by monsoon storms this season. "As soon as we felt like we had everything cleaned up another one came rolling through," said Brandon Putman, parks superintendent for the City of Chandler. Chandler parks lost 122 trees, plus 82 trees in Chandler streetscapes, totaling over $675,000 in assets.