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Board continues Sixteenth Street tree removals after heated public comment, seeks funding and species clarification
Summary
The Board of Appeals continued an appeal over Public Works’ decision to remove two large ficus trees on Sixteenth Street to Feb. 20 so Urban Forestry can supply clearer information on funding, replacement species/size and schedule; speakers cited safety concerns and a larger streetscape project proposing up to 61 removals.
After lengthy public testimony on Feb. 6, the Board of Appeals voted to continue an appeal brought by Richard Hall challenging Public Works’ order to remove two large ficus trees outside the Redstone Building on Sixteenth Street.
Urban forester Chris Buck presented photos and an arborist evaluation showing co‑dominant stems, included bark and past limb failures; he said both trees meet Public…
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