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Commission hears tree-permit report; commissioners press for enforcement and outreach

Hanford Parks and Recreation Commission · March 9, 2026
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Staff reported tree permit activity since 2021 and that 80 trees were planted under an urban forest grant; commissioners raised concerns about unauthorized tree removals, follow-up on replacement plantings and use of certified arborists for heritage-tree assessments.

Parks staff summarized tree permit activity and urban forest grant work. Since 2021 the record shows seven pruning requests (all approved) and 11 removal requests with several approved and two denied; staff said a total of six trees have been purchased and committed to be planted on city property as mitigation, and that 80 trees have been planted as…

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