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Capitol commission discusses phased tree removals, plans fall planting and hears call for Michigan native species
Summary
The Michigan State Capitol Commission on April 7 discussed a phased update to the Capitol grounds landscape plan that recommends selective tree removals, replacement plantings of Michigan hardwoods and a slow, multi-year implementation timeline.
The Michigan State Capitol Commission on April 7 discussed a phased update to the Capitol grounds landscape plan that recommends selective tree removals, replacement plantings of Michigan hardwoods and a slow, multi-year implementation timeline.
Rob Blackshaw, executive director of the Capitol complex, told commissioners the landscape master plan was revised by landscape architect Beckett and Rader after changes to the grounds, including the addition of Heritage Hall and removal of the west parking lots. He said the commission adopted a modified master plan in 2023 and that staff now recommend phasing removals rather than pursuing the full removal shown on the draft maps.
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