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Parks director: tree removals followed work‑order inspections; department boosting capacity after Hurricane Milton
Summary
Parks and Recreation staff said tree removals reported by residents followed inspections that generated work orders for life‑safety hazards and storm response; the department has added equipment and staffing authority this year and supplements work with contracted tree providers.
Parks and Recreation Director Tony Molokie told council on Feb. 6 that tree removals observed by residents around the city were the result of work‑order responses following inspections, and that the department does not remove healthy trees. He said much of the tree work reflected life‑safety removals and hurricane response activity.
What staff told council
Molokie said Urban Forestry work orders are generated after inspections identifying…
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