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Local arborist raises concern about species mix at Russell Sports playground, cites ash and maple plantings
Summary
John Gaddis, a Sandpoint resident and certified arborist, told the commission he inventoried 69 recently planted trees at the Russell Sports complex and found a high proportion of maples and several ashes; he urged the commission to note the issue and to ensure proper planting technique going forward.
John Gaddis, a Sandpoint resident and certified arborist, addressed the Sandpoint Urban Forestry Commission at the start of its April 24 meeting to report on tree species and planting technique at the new Russell Sports playground and parking area.
Gaddis said he conducted an inventory of newly planted trees around the site and shared counts: of 69 recently planted trees, 16 were maples (about 23 percent) and four were Fraxinus (ash). He told…
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