Council hears suggested changes to tree/forestry ordinance to limit city duty on private trees

Apr 1, 2025

Staff proposed amending Two Rivers’ forestry ordinance to replace a requirement that the city 'must' abate private-tree nuisances with discretionary language and to clarify timelines, certified-arborist use, and liability; council members discussed balancing private-property concerns with public-safety obligations.

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City forester and councilmembers discussed proposed revisions to Two Rivers’ forestry and terrace-tree rules at the March 31 meeting, aimed at narrowing instances when the city is compelled to abate trees located on private property.

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