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Council authorizes application to consider landmark designation for culturally significant tree after tribal consultation

Port Townsend City Council · February 2, 2026
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After tribal consultation and public testimony from Jamestown S'Klallam partners and descendants, the council voted to authorize the city's application process to consider a landmark designation for a culturally sensitive Douglas fir at Fort Townsend Gulf Park.

The Port Townsend City Council voted to authorize staff to proceed with an application process considering landmark status for a culturally sensitive Douglas fir at the entrance to Fort Townsend Gulf Park.

Public works director Steve King told the council the tree carries a state cultural-resource designation and that staff conducted tribal consultation, contacting four federally recognized tribes and local tribal descendants. King said representatives from Jamestown and local…

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