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Commission explores incentives, outreach to remove invasive Callery (Bradford) pear trees
Summary
Members discussed a citizen request to organize removal of invasive Callery pear trees, including the possibility of a bounty program modeled on a Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District initiative, outreach and loanable invasive‑removal tool kits.
The Athens Shade Tree Commission discussed citizen outreach and possible incentives to remove invasive Callery (commonly sold as Bradford) pear trees from city and county properties.
Commissioners described contact from Keith Robinson, identified in the meeting as a local land manager and wildlife‑habitat manager, urging coordinated action to…
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