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Albany commission approves removal of three hazardous or damaged street trees, cites decay and suspected poisoning
Summary
The commission approved removal of trees at 1458 Portland Ave and 1086 Peralta for decay and sidewalk-related decline, and authorized removal of a San Pablo Avenue tree that showed drilled holes and oozing chemical consistent with vandalism; staff said removals met section 2.1A criteria.
The Parks & Recreation Commission voted to remove three street trees after staff presented evidence of structural decay, sidewalk-related decline and suspected vandalism.
John Hawkridge, the city’s urban forestry coordinator, told commissioners the trees at 1458 Portland Avenue had extensive topping wounds, partially healed cuts and decay and that the trees qualified for removal under the city standard he cited as "section 2.1A." Property owner Nancy Harris told the commission she experienced…
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