Live: Sustainability
Kentfield Commons Park
We'd like to have an Environmentally Sustainable park that is maintained with minimal toxicity to humans, wildlife and pets. It gives parents and residents of all ages peace of mind as they enjoy the park with their friends, children, grandchildren, and pets.
Keeping the community abreast of sustainable landscaping practices as our collective understanding of ecosystems grows and evolves requires sustained effort. We appreciate the Board, Management, and the landscapers careful attention to this matter.
Keeping the community abreast of sustainable landscaping practices as our collective understanding of ecosystems grows and evolves requires sustained effort. We appreciate the Board, Management, and the landscapers careful attention to this matter.
These are some of the sustainability measures we try to maintain in the park:
- The Coast Redwood Trees growing in our park only grow in one place on Earth - here on the Pacific coast from Big Sur to southern Oregon. Arborist say that Kentfield Commons has some of the healthiest redwood trees in the area. Redwood trees are home to Red Tailed Hawks, Stellar Jays, and Townsend Big Eared Bats and a number of unique animals. Learn more about Coast Redwoods and the diversity life we support by protecting redwoods. We keep redwood trees healthy by letting the redwood duff accumulate to form a thick layer of natural mulch. This protects the trees roots and keeps them cool and moist in the summer. See California's Majestic Coast Redwoods
- We have native, drought tolerant, mediterranean plants that naturally thrive in our climate. These plants were planted in areas where they can grow to their natural size without being hedged. This plant selection and plant care, keeps the plants healthy, extends the plant life, and helps us maintain an healthy ecosystem during droughts.
- Lights that shine up into the sky are turned off from dusk to dawn during bird migration periods to minimize light pollution: February 15 through May 31 and August 15 through November 30.
- Grass clippings are shredded with mulching mowers so they can compost in place to maintain soil health and fertility.
- Irrigation is carefully monitored to prevent all of the problems associated with overwatering.
- Pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and other chemical controls are only used in emergencies, as a last resort. This keeps pollutants out of the San Francisco Bay and keeps the park a safe space for children, pets, and adults of all ages.
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