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MBA discusses tree salvage at clinic site; board signals removal likely if transplant window missed
Summary
Board members said a previously contacted tree‑moving contractor did not follow up and that survival odds for transplanting range from about 50–60% for mid‑sized trees; members said if the transplant window is missed they will likely remove the trees and consider donating wood to a food pantry.
Board members reviewed a site‑landscaping concern at the prospective clinic location and debated whether several trees could be salvaged.
Speaker 2 said they attempted to engage a contractor to transplant the trees but "he had never got back to us," and that the contractor had estimated roughly a "60% chance" of survival for certain diameters. Speaker 3 elaborated that for 12–18 inch trees survival might be closer to "50/50" and that larger trees have a lower chance of surviving a move.
Speaker 1 said the board should "use your best judgment" but also acknowledged that if the transplant window had been missed the practical decision might be to remove the trees. The group discussed local leads in Rock Springs or Vernal and noted permits and transport logistics could be barriers; one participant suggested cutting the trees and donating wood to a food pantry if they cannot be saved.
The board did not record a formal motion on the trees. The discussion concluded with members acknowledging urgency given budding trees and agreeing staff should pursue any feasible leads to salvage them; if that fails, removal and reuse of the wood is the likely outcome.
