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Sandpoint commissioners ask historic‑preservation input as they refine 'heritage tree' definition
Summary
The Urban Forestry Commission agreed to invite the Historic Preservation Commission and local museum staff to the June meeting to help define 'heritage' and other categories for outstanding trees; commissioners said a clear purpose and documentation will guide any future code changes or nominations.
The Sandpoint Urban Forestry Commission agreed to invite members of the Historic Preservation Commission and staff from the Bonner County Museum to its June meeting to help define “heritage” and other categories for outstanding trees, Commission Chair Moe's Dunkel said during the May 22 meeting.
Commissioners said they want to clarify the purpose of a heritage-tree designation — whether it is primarily commemorative, educational, or intended to give a tree added weight in land-use or development decisions. Eric Bush, city staff liaison, told the commission the city code already references a heritage or historical tree designation and that the designation “may be…
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