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Commission discusses glider operations, tree clearing and brush removal to limit wildlife attractants
Summary
Commissioners discussed increased glider activity, the need for tree clearing near runway protected surfaces, and removing brush piles that attract wildlife; staff said tree clearing alternatives and brush removal will be considered alongside wildlife mitigation plans.
Commissioners discussed recreational glider operations and the related need to address trees and brush near the runway that can affect flight safety and attract wildlife. Staff said glider operations often peak in summer afternoons and that some pilots launch to about 3,000 feet and release; commissioners discussed how clearing certain trees and…
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