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Encinitas approves Lucadia Oaks native‑plant demonstration garden after negotiating protections for mature oaks
Summary
Council approved the Lucadia Oaks demonstration garden but directed staff to work with neighbors to preserve two mature oaks or relocate them, use decomposed‑granite cut‑throughs for curb access, and add community planting and interpretation.
Encinitas — The City Council approved design plans for a native‑plant demonstration garden at Lucadia Oaks Park but required staff to work directly with local residents and the neighborhood native‑plant group to preserve mature trees, fine‑tune access, and finalize educational signage.
Parks Operations Manager David Norard and landscape architect Howard Pierce presented the concept for a demonstration garden on the southeast corner of Lucadia Oaks Park, including three plant communities (oak woodland, transitional and pollinator beds), interpretive signage, plant labeling…
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