Seis Lagos Trailway Trees
The District is currently working with Advanced Tree & Shrub Care as part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the natural environment throughout Seis Lagos.
During the February 2026 Public Meeting, we presented the Master Arborist Tree Evaluation Report, prepared by certified Master Arborist Rick Zampino. This professional assessment outlines the condition of specific trees within the District and provides recommendations to ensure the long‑term health, safety, and preservation of our shared green spaces.
Beginning the week of March 9, 2026, the District will also start evaluating and addressing issues with the Trailway sprinkler system. The sprinklers have not been functioning properly for the past two summers, and restoring reliable irrigation is an important step in caring for our landscape. Some needed repairs involve infrastructure located beneath the roadway, which will be handled during the larger roadway construction project. In the meantime, the District will explore interim solutions, including partial remediation where feasible and evaluating supplemental watering by truck to support plant health until full repairs can be made.
It’s important to note that many of these problems existed long before the tenure of several current Board members. While we inherited longstanding challenges with trees, irrigation, and aging infrastructure, the Board is fully focused on addressing these issues proactively, transparently, and responsibly.
We appreciate the community’s patience and engagement as we work to correct historical problems and continue improving the District for all residents.
Please find attached the following documents:
a) The 2025 arborist report
b) Rick Zampino’s CV
c) His March 2, 2026 inspection observations
d) recommended replacement tree species
e) A tree planting guide
From Rick Zampino:
In response to re-evaluate, the remaining 2 Shumardii “Red” Oaks which were previously diagnosed last year, yes, there condition in fact has further degraded. Presented to all while viewing the trees, a visitor just emerging from the trunk of the Red Oak, a carpenter worm borer. What timing I have to say, ready and growing into a adult moth, mate and reproduce to reinfect the same organism. In our field we call this a brood tree. In addition a fungal matt has manifested itself on the trunk of the tree, a terminal disease that is contagious and vectored over to other trees via insects. This also is a structural issue with increasingly probability of partial or total failure. Therefore, it is highly recommended them to be removed.
I have been asked to recommend replacement trees. Being that I am a tree/landscape appraiser, colors, layering, textures I focus mainly on Value. Native shade trees add the most value to real-estate and in the equation of determining that, all variables are taken into consideration. In order.
- Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak
- Quercus muehlenbergii Chinquapin Oak
- Ulmus Americana American Elm
- Pistacia chinensis Chinese pistache
I will send you a How to Plant handout and now is a good time to plant.
I cannot express how important it is to take care of your trees(assets) this requires a annual budget that all can agree on. Page 5&6 of the report describes what is needed, Nikki has submitted the numbers for the services, this will help you figure out the budget. In concluding is most important to feed your trees, this upgrades health and vigor, ATC Inc., Advanced Tree & Shrub Care Inc. with there check-ups is highly qualified company and tip of the spear when it comes to tree health and recovery.