Staff signals shift: city will replace removed city trees whenever possible
Commission members reported a new practice for city trees: staff said the city will replace any city‑owned tree removed with a new planting, to help restore canopy.
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Commission staff reported a shift in operational practice: when a city‑owned tree is removed, staff said the intention is to replace it with a new tree as soon as feasible. The change was described as staff practice rather than a formal ordinance; members said the policy applies only to city trees and cannot be imposed on private property owners.
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