Seis Lagos Trailway Trees

March 17, 2026

Tree Removal Notice – Scheduled for March 23, 2026 (Weather Permitting)

Two red oak trees in the district have been evaluated by a Master Arborist and determined to have a terminal disease or to be exhibiting terminal structural conditions. For safety and to prevent further deterioration, these trees are scheduled to be removed around March 23, 2026, weather permitting.

Safety Notice

Please avoid the area while crews are performing the work. Heavy equipment and falling limbs create hazardous conditions, and keeping a safe distance is essential for everyone’s safety.

Why Removal Is Necessary

• The affected trees cannot be remediated or restored to safe condition.
• Their declining health poses a growing risk to nearby roadways and pedestrian areas.

Next Steps

Following removal, the District will evaluate appropriate replacement options. Our goal is to select species and planting locations that:

• Avoid future intrusion into roadways,
• Prevent or correct water sprinkler conflicts, and
• Provide long‑term health and sustainability.

We appreciate residents’ patience and understanding as we address these long‑overdue maintenance needs.

March 9, 2026

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.

1. Quercus macrocarpa                   Bur Oak
2. Quercus muehlenbergii             Chinquapin  Oak
3. Ulmus Americana                         American Elm
4. 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.