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Alders press for clearer role and stronger urban-forest protections as canopy declines
Summary
Alders and staff discussed the Parks Committee’s role vs. the county park commission and urged more active oversight of urban forestry decisions after widespread tree removals tied to street work and emerald ash borer control.
Committee members on April 7 urged clearer lines between the City of Wausau Parks and Recreation Committee and the county Park Commission and pressed for a more proactive approach to urban forestry after members reported significant tree removals tied to street projects and emerald ash borer responses.
Alder O’Neil said the city’s canopy is “disappearing dramatically” and urged the committee to be more active in preserving mature trees and advocating for phased removals where appropriate. Alder O’Neil asked the committee to act on canopy preservation…
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