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Authority discusses transplanting trees at project site; members weigh feasibility
Summary
Daggett County Municipal Building Authority debated whether to transplant or remove several trees at a project site after a tree-spade contractor failed to commit; members noted survival chances vary by trunk diameter and timing.
Members of the Daggett County Municipal Building Authority discussed attempts to transplant trees at a project site during the April 15, 2025 meeting and weighed options if moving them was not feasible.
Authority member (Speaker 2) said the authority had "made an attempt to get with a guy to transplant in trees up there, and he had never got back to us." He described the contractor—s assessment that only some trees could be moved with an estimated survival chance of about "60%" for certain sizes, and "above 18, he said it was quite a bit less." Members discussed locating a local tree spade at Dutchtown Resort and whether anyone in Rock Springs or Vernal could provide the equipment and expertise.
Why it matters: the decision affects the project site layout and the fate of trees currently on county property. Transplanting trees in bud reduces the chances of survival, staff warned, and the authority must balance preservation against the construction schedule.
Discussion details: members noted the window for successful transplanting is closing as trees begin to bud. Speaker 2 said some trees might be saved if a large spade and experienced crew can be found; others, particularly larger specimens, have a lower chance of survival. At least one member said if moving the trees proved infeasible, the authority could remove them and consider donating firewood to a local food pantry, noting it would not be ready for use this winter.
No formal motion was made to authorize removal or relocation during the meeting. Members instructed staff to continue trying to find a contractor with a suitably sized spade and to use "best judgment" on whether to proceed with removal if the transplant window is missed.
The transcript records names of informal contacts (Jesse) and a potential contractor on the Wasatch Front who expressed concerns about permits for transport across Wyoming; no contracts or purchase orders were approved at this meeting.
