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Tumwater commission approves three‑year treatment plan for 400‑year‑old Davis Maker Garry Oak
Summary
The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission voted March 12, 2026, to approve a conservative three‑year treatment plan by Todd Prager & Associates to retain and mitigate safety risks to the Davis Maker Garry Oak; staff said the city will return with contractor selection and a budget amendment as more funding will be needed beyond an initial $55,000 allocation.
The Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission on March 12 approved a three‑year treatment plan aimed at preserving the Davis Maker Garry Oak, a roughly 400‑year‑old oak on the city’s historic register near 7525 Old Highway 99.
Kelly Adams, Tumwater’s assistant city administrator, presented the plan written by Todd Prager & Associates and said the work will take a phased approach focused first on root‑zone management and monitoring. “The Davis Maker Garry Oak tree is located near 7525 Old Highway 99… it’s approximately 400 years old,” Adams…
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