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Webster Groves to move city arborist into Parks & Recreation; commissioners report 300 plantings at Harvard Park
Summary
Staff told the commission the city arborist position will move to Parks & Recreation, consolidating tree responsibilities. Commissioners also reported a successful honeysuckle removal day that resulted in about 300 trees and shrubs planted at Harvard Park.
Commissioners were briefed on organizational changes affecting tree care and on recent volunteer planting work.
City staff told the Green Space Advisory Commission that the city arborist position will move into the Parks & Recreation Department; the position will be advertised as a city arborist and will oversee trees across city responsibilities. Commissioners discussed concerns about whether the single arborist…
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