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Bratenahl Shade Tree Commission marks 12th Tree City USA year, schedules preserve inspection and villagewide survey
Summary
At its March 16 meeting the Bratenahl Shade Tree Commission confirmed the village’s 12th Tree City USA designation, scheduled an April 30 preserve inspection with Pete McDonald of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, and planned a village-wide tree survey with contracted urban forester Jason Knowles; the commission also listed maintenance priorities and Memorial Day outreach.
The Bratenahl Shade Tree Commission recorded the village’s designation as a Tree City USA community for the 12th consecutive year and discussed several near-term activities at its March 16, 2026 meeting.
Commissioners scheduled a preserve land inspection for April 30 with Pete McDonald of the Western Reserve Land Conservancy and outlined plans for a village-wide tree survey with Jason Knowles, identified in the minutes as a contracted urban forester. The commission listed key maintenance priorities: replacing Austrian pines affected by disease; treating crabapple trees for scab in spring and early summer; and mulching the Eddie Road median, noting the service department can provide cost savings on that work.
The commission also confirmed Memorial Day activities, including continuing a seed packet distribution program and considering a tree photo opportunity tied to the holiday outreach. Joyce (last name not specified in the minutes) was recorded as remaining on the commission; the secretary role remains open for future discussion.
Spring planters featuring pussy willow and pansies/violas will be installed. The commission scheduled its next meeting for April 20, 2026, and a motion to adjourn at the end of the March 16 meeting was approved.
