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Carmel-by-the-Sea committee weighs tree safety, PG&E coordination and forest management plan after storm
Summary
After storms that 'totally failed' 16 trees, the Forest and Beach Committee discussed a city-led risk assessment, coordination with PG&E, and finalizing a forest management plan that will enter CEQA and Coastal Commission review; residents and Friends of Carmel Forest praised staff storm response.
The Forest and Beach Committee of Carmel-by-the-Sea spent much of its Jan. 15 meeting reviewing storm damage and debating how to reduce future risks while preserving the town’s tree canopy.
Justin, the city forester, told the commission that the recent storms caused widespread damage: "Sixteen trees totally failed," he said, adding that "four were on private property though, so 12 city trees," including several mid-to-large trees that took down power lines and one instance where a tree landed on a house. He and other staff described a rapid response with contractors and city crews working through the holidays to clear roads and remove hazardous trees.
Committee members pressed staff on how much the city should proactively seek tree removals near power…
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