Sunnyvale - Tree City, USA II

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Continuing on a walk from the corner of Mathilda Ave. and El Camino, one goes down Mathilda toward the City Hall.  On the left one can see a grouping of 15 very tall pine trees just past All America Way.  

There’s a sidewalk to the left and then again another grove of 7 trees and at the corner of Mathilda Ave. and Olive Ave. another grove consisting of 14 trees. 

Behind the city hall next to the annex is a half-century old cork tree…not something you find everyday!

Cork Tree

These trees provide shade, cool the area around them and help clean the air by taking in the carbon dioxide and giving off oxygen.  We are told many times of the need to preserve our trees because of their value to our communities and to the quality of the air we breathe.

Library

Enjoy a walk through the pines and redwoods in this small park one morning, afternoon or early evening.  Stand under these tall majestic trees and look up at the sky.  Think about how long it would take to replace such a tree.  Ask yourself if they are not worth saving for our own and for future generations. 

About three years ago when the trees along California Ave. in Palo Alto were suddenly removed all on one day, many people in the city were shocked and dismayed.  The city government met with the residents and listened to their concerns.  Plans were drawn up to immediately replace the trees.  At that time one city official was heard remarking:  “Well, we certainly don’t want to look like Sunnyvale!”

Our city does have less urban forestry in comparison to many cities to the north of us.  Let’s not give them a reason to make such statements about our city in the future!

Let’s stand up for these city green spaces and the beautiful mature trees which have stood their ground for 50 years and more!