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County proposes closing part of Jennifer Circle to protect 'champion' tree; majority of surveyed neighbors favor closure
Summary
County engineer presented an arborist report that identified a large tree near Jennifer Circle as a 'champion' specimen and proposed removing asphalt under the canopy, installing a low open fence and a one‑way emergency access; of about 40–50 households contacted, roughly 18 responded and about 70–75% favored partial closure in the survey.
Jonathan Holmes, Effingham County engineer, told commissioners that an arborist has identified a large roadside tree on Jennifer Circle as a potential “champion” specimen and recommended canopy maintenance and limiting vehicle traffic under its canopy to preserve the tree.
Holmes said the tree is within the county right of way and that the county already approved limited arborist work to preserve it. The proposal discussed would remove the asphalt immediately beneath the…
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