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Carmel forester outlines tree-removal, stump-grinding and replanting plan; commissioners urge outreach
Summary
City forester Justin reported catch-up work removing hazardous trees and grinding stumps, described contractor activity and staffing constraints, and discussed plans for a draft Carmel Forest Master Plan, public meetings and a replanting program tied to stump sites.
Justin, the city forester, presented the March 2025 Forester's Report outlining contractor work, a three-year catch-up plan and constraints on planting and maintenance.
The report said contractors (West Coast Arborist, Topes and Community Tree Service) removed dead and dangerous trees, completed emergency responses, and ground stumps downtown; Community Tree Service completed a task order to grind 60 stumps in the downtown business district. Staff reported 31 permits taken in and 24 processed in the reporting period, and that planting had lagged because of limited watering and maintenance capacity.
Justin and commissioners discussed numbers and timing: staff…
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