Scottsdale and Salt River Project recently planted the last of 441 trees throughout the city as part of the Right Tree, Right Place program.

The objective was to identify and remove trees that pose threats to nearby power lines, and to offset the removal of each tree, SRP planted at least three new ones considered “powerline-friendly species” and taller trees with larger canopies away from the lines.

In all, 146 trees were removed, and 441 new trees were planted at numerous locations throughout Scottsdale, including at parks and community centers and along roadways, according to a release.

The work began in October and ended April 28 with three final trees planted at Chaparral Park.

"Scottsdale values the critical role trees play in creating a healthier community. Trees clean our air, cool our sidewalks and parks and provide habitat to birds and other species," Lisa McNeilly, Scottsdale sustainability director, said.

"The city is proud to be recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for 41 years and remains committed to the environment."

In all, five trees were planted at an Arbor Day event – three from SRP as part of Right Tree, Right Place, one from the Major Winfield Scott Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution and one from Scottsdale Garden Club.

"By removing trees that pose a threat to our powerlines and planting at least three more for each one removed, we’re able to prevent potentially dangerous situations and outages while also helping the environment," Lori Jones, SRP maintenance services manager, said.

Since the program launched in 2018, SRP  has removed more than 1,000 trees and planted more than 4,000 across the Valley. Previous city partners for the program include Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, Avondale and Peoria, the release stated.

SRP also offers up to two free shade trees to its residential customers through the SRP Shade Tree Program. Following a workshop, those who attend are able to pick up two desert-adapted shade trees for their homes, utility officials said.