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Anna council approves update to tree‑preservation list, removes ash and Bradford pear from recommended species
Summary
City Council voted unanimously to adopt amendments to Article 9.07 (Tree Preservation) to remove ash and Bradford pear from the recommended lists and to add language encouraging species diversity in new developments.
The City Council of the City of Anna voted unanimously April 22 to amend Article 9.07 (Tree Preservation) of the city code to update tree lists and encourage species diversity in new construction.
Assistant City Manager Greg Peters and staff described the change as the result of a council request and consultation with the Texas A&M Forestry Service. Staff said emerald ash borer and related pests make planting ash species in the region a high‑risk choice and recommended removal.…
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