Daggett County commissioners discuss transplanting pine trees at planned clinic site

Daggett County commissioners discussed options for preserving several pine trees at the planned county clinic site during a short exchange before adjourning at 12:05 p.m. The commission did not take formal action.

The discussion focused on whether to cut the trees, use one for firewood, transplant some to other county property or park areas, or place them near the cemetery gate for added shade. Commissioner 1, a commissioner on the Daggett County Commission, said, "I hate to see good trees, you know, because just like you're saying, it takes a long time to get them established." Commissioner 2 raised the initial concern about the clinic placement and the trees, noting the suggestion to consider transplanting rather than removing them: "this is just the start of the conversation. We we can't make a decision today." Later in the discussion Commissioner 1 added, "If we can save them, let's save them."

Speakers suggested possible relocation sites and uses. Options mentioned included moving trees to county ground, placing them at the edge of the park, using them as obstacles and shade for a disc (frisbee) golf course, or situating them near a new approach to the cemetery (for example at the corner of the gate). One speaker noted that a tree taken down previously had been near the pickleball court; another said one of the trees might be acceptable for firewood while the others could be moved. Participants also said moving the trees would require tools or equipment — "that would require getting a spade from somewhere" — and left the discussion for staff and commissioners to consider further.

No motions, votes, or formal directions were recorded on the transcript. Commissioners explicitly deferred a final decision to a later time and closed the meeting. The Daggett County Commission adjourned by acclamation at 12:05 p.m.