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Board seeks evaluation of diseased trees on Jones Street from Trees Forever and possibly DNR
Summary
The Maquoketa Tree Board noted diseased trees on Jones Street and agreed to contact Trees Forever for evaluation and advisement; the board discussed possible follow-up with the Iowa DNR or a certified arborist if further assessment is needed.
The Maquoketa Tree Board recorded concern about diseased trees on Jones Street at its May 18 meeting and agreed to request an evaluation from Trees Forever.
Board members noted that Trees Forever would be asked to evaluate and advise on conditions observed on Jones Street, and discussed that further assessment might be needed from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or a certified arborist. No specific mitigation actions or removal authorizations were recorded at this meeting; the board treated the outreach as a step to gather professional guidance.
The discussion about Jones Street followed other agenda items on planting and removals. The board did not record a vote authorizing immediate removals tied to the Jones Street discussion; any action on diseased trees will depend on evaluations and future meeting decisions.
