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Urban forester reports year‑end risk work; nine high‑risk trees remain under watch

Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners · December 11, 2025
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Summary

Haskell Smith, urban forester, reported year‑end activity: of 47 high‑risk trees identified earlier in the year, staff removed or addressed most and nine remain but were reassessed to a lower risk; the department reported pruning, removals, plantings and inspections as part of a larger inventory effort.

Haskell Smith, Bloomington's urban forester, presented his fourth‑quarter risk report and year‑end tree work to the parks board.

Smith said he identified 47 high‑risk trees at the start of the year and staff removed or otherwise addressed most of them; nine trees remain on the list but have…

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