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Commission hears detailed proposal to remove and replace 140 Bradford pear trees; seeks funding and volunteer options
Summary
A parks seasonal employee proposed a two-phase plan to remove 140 Bradford pear street and park trees and replace them with native alternatives, seeking shared funding and volunteer involvement beginning in 2026.
Huber Heights Parks seasonal employee Hannah Fee presented a detailed, two-phase proposal to remove and replace an estimated 140 Bradford pear (Callery pear) trees on public property and replace them with native alternatives; the commission discussed contractor timelines, volunteer participation and grant or donation options.
Why it matters: The presenter said Bradford pears are invasive and structurally weak, and that replacing them would support local ecology, pollinators and reduce storm-related maintenance costs. Fee said the state of Ohio banned the sale and planting of Bradford pears as of January 2023 and reported the city currently has about 140…
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