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Commission approves Norfolk Island pine for Library Park after big-leaf maple proves unavailable; process draws criticism
Summary
After staff reported they could not locate the preferred big-leaf maple, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted 3–2 to allow staff to plant a Norfolk Island pine at Library Park. Several commissioners and community advocates said the process did not sufficiently consider native-tree preferences.
The Recreation and Parks Commission voted 3–2 to allow staff to plant a Norfolk Island pine at Library Park after staff said they were unable to locate the big-leaf maple that had been previously recommended.
City staff said they had searched local nurseries, contacted native-plant suppliers in Orange and Los Angeles counties and followed a lead to Northern California; a supplier tied to West Coast Arborist reported no available big-leaf maples. With sourcing unsuccessful, staff recommended planting the Norfolk Island pine, and the…
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