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Commission approves Norway maple removal; Arbor Day plans and 30‑page tree-preservation ordinance to be reviewed
Summary
The Kingston Tree Commission approved removal of a declining Norway maple with standard permit and replanting conditions, discussed Arbor Day planning with local schools and student participation, and agreed to review a draft 30‑page tree‑preservation ordinance ahead of the city council review.
The Kingston Tree Commission voted to approve removal of a medium-sized Norway maple that an urban forester described as in “terminal decline,” and discussed Arbor Day planning and a draft tree-preservation ordinance the mayor plans to send to the common council.
Brent Pepper, the city’s urban forester, presented a permit request for the Norway maple, saying the tree had “fallen branches,” a dying crown and “a lot of missing bark and decay” on the trunk. The commission motion to allow removal was moved by Amanda (commission member) with standard conditions that the applicant obtain required permits, plant a replacement tree and protect the bluestone…
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