Orchard Hills Staging Area
In fall 2020, the Orchard Hills area of the City of Irvine Open Space Preserve was caught in the path of the Silverado Fire, causing significant damage. Once the fire subsided, a complete survey of the area found that over 1,000 eucalyptus trees were damaged and needed to be removed to ensure the safety of visitors.
A comprehensive post-fire tree assessment was conducted by a team of certified arborists, who determined that the fire compromised the structural integrity of the eucalyptus trees. This made the trees unstable and prone to falling, so trees are being removed due to imminent safety concerns. The City of Irvine estimated the tree removal would take about two years due to the long, complicated process of removing the large eucalyptus trees. Tree removal efforts are ongoing, but once complete, Irvine Ranch Conservancy will begin rebuilding and rerouting the trails.
A comprehensive post-fire tree assessment was conducted by a team of certified arborists, who determined that the fire compromised the structural integrity of the eucalyptus trees. This made the trees unstable and prone to falling, so trees are being removed due to imminent safety concerns. The City of Irvine estimated the tree removal would take about two years due to the long, complicated process of removing the large eucalyptus trees. Tree removal efforts are ongoing, but once complete, Irvine Ranch Conservancy will begin rebuilding and rerouting the trails.
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