Kirkland to remove aging poplar trees along Central Way at Peter Kirk Park; city to replant at 3-to-1 ratio
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City crews will remove several aging poplar trees at Peter Kirk Park along Central Way on Monday, Aug. 4, because the trees have reached the end of their natural life; city staff said they will replant three new trees for each tree removed across the park system.
City crews plan to remove several aging poplar trees along Central Way at Peter Kirk Park on Monday, Aug. 4, the podcast hosts reported on July 31.
"Coming up this Monday, August 4, we're planning on removing a few of the aging poplar trees," David Wollbrag said on the episode. Wollbrag added that the poplars were planted in the 1980s and cited the species’ characteristics: "the poplar tree is known for its fast growth but unfortunately short life," he said, and the trees have reached the end of their natural life.
Wollbrag said the city will replant trees across the park system at a ratio of three new trees for every one removed to help restore canopy: "we will be replanting the trees throughout the park system 3 to 1," he said. The podcast did not specify the species to replace the poplars, a planting schedule beyond the initial removals, or a total count of trees to be removed.
The removal was presented as a safety action to prevent hazards from failing trees and as a canopy-renewal step. No formal council action or ordinance was reported during the segment; the podcast relayed operational plans and public-notice timing. Residents with questions were directed to city channels in the episode’s show notes.
This report does not infer authority beyond the city’s routine park maintenance practices and does not state any replacements or contract awards not mentioned on the podcast.