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Laguna Beach to plant mature eucalyptus and oaks after Promenade removals; mayor says decision was 'not an option'
Summary
City Manager Dave Kiff and Mayor Mark Orgill said nine Promenade trees were removed after arborists found fungus and root damage; the city plans to install substantial eucalyptus and Southern live oaks with enhanced planting methods and will post a site plan before a council discussion Tuesday night.
City Manager Dave Kiff said the City of Laguna Beach will bring in mature eucalyptus and Southern live oaks to replace trees removed from the Promenade after arborists documented fungus and root damage.
Mayor Mark Orgill said the choice to remove the failing trees was compelled by safety concerns. "This decision really wasn't an option," Orgill said, adding that the trees "were infected with fungus and had root damage" and were at risk of falling and potentially injuring someone.
Kiff said the city will post two arborist reports and a soils report on its website and will upload an updated site…
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