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Sebastian board celebrates Tree City USA recognition, highlights Filbert Street Park invasive removal
Summary
The City of Sebastian Natural Resources Board announced acceptance into Tree City USA, reported completion of an urban forestry grant that removed invasive Brazilian pepper at Filbert Street Park and planted more than 28 native trees, and heard a public request to explore a memorial tree program.
Chair called the meeting to order Dec. 2, and staff announced that Sebastian's Tree City USA application was accepted this year. "So I'm pleased to be able to announce that the Tree City USA application was accepted this year," Felicia Bernard said, adding she is pursuing the Growth Award.
The meeting then focused on recent work at Filbert Street Park, where Bernard told the board an urban forestry grant project with Parks & Recreation and a group called Integrity…
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