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Public Works presents tree replanting plan after Valley Park removals; commissioners receive report
Summary
Staff outlined a plan to replace approximately 26 removed or soon-to-be-removed park and greenbelt trees with about 52 new trees (a 2:1 ratio), provided species recommendations for turf and non-turf areas, and estimated replanting costs; the commission voted to receive the report and provide feedback.
Public Works staff presented a tree replanting plan at the commission’s September meeting following recent safety-driven removals in Valley Park and several greenbelts. The commission voted to receive the staff report and provided feedback on species selection and locations.
Staff said an earlier round of emergency removals in Valley Park followed three public-safety incidents (fallen branches and limbs near commonly used areas). During subsequent inspections, staff identified additional trees in declining health and scheduled further removals. In total staff presented a list of about 26 trees to be…
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