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Shade Tree Commission finalizes tree-event plans, discusses Tree City USA application and city tree removals
Summary
The Narberth Shade Tree Commission organized logistics for an upcoming community tree event and volunteer sign-up, discussed who will supply tools and refreshments, reviewed the Tree City USA/Arbor Day application process and requested borough maps after hearing reports that some public trees may be slated for removal.
At its meeting, the Narberth Shade Tree Commission hashed out logistics for an approaching tree-event and open-house, agreed to recruit volunteers and finalize refreshments, and discussed administrative responsibility for a Tree City USA application and concerns about proposed municipal tree removals.
Commission members spent a large portion of the meeting on Item 4 planning: they decided demonstration pruning will be minimal and educational, set a likely 10 a.m. arrival with a 9:45 a.m. volunteer setup, asked that a banner and sign-up clipboard be available, and confirmed a modest $100 budget for food. Committee members agreed to solicit recent volunteers by email and to provide a simple sign-up form…
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