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Neighbors press Tualatin to preserve mature Norwood Road trees; developer and staff say they are working on a plan
Summary
Dozens of residents urged the council to protect mature Douglas firs along Southwest Norwood Road during public comment; the developer presented a plan he says preserves trees and staff said they are collaborating to find a solution that meets tree protection and transportation requirements.
Dozens of residents and neighborhood representatives told the Tualatin City Council on Aug. 11 they want the city to preserve mature trees along Southwest Norwood Road as part of an upcoming townhome development proposal.
Speakers, including an ISA certified arborist retained for the project, urged maintaining exterior grove trees and recommended a 13‑foot tree protection zone based on tree diameters. “Interior trees of a stand rely on exterior trees for…
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