Committee moves forward with heritage-tree application process

Jul 17, 2026

Members discussed nominating an east-side tree for heritage status, noted the arborist evaluation requirement and cautioned that removing dead branches before designation may be preferable because designation can make management more restrictive.

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Committee members agreed to proceed with a heritage-tree nomination for a tree east of the meeting site and outlined the next steps: submit an application, have the city arborist evaluate the tree, review the arborist’s findings at a future committee meeting and, if the committee approves, forward the nomination to council for final action.

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