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Board told four large oaks near new wellness center may need removal after arborist reviews
Summary
District staff relayed arborists' concerns that four large oak trees near the Early Learning and Wellness Center present fall hazards; staff will seek a third opinion and plans to replant replacements if removal is required.
District staff (S5) told the board that High Country Tree Service and an arborist from Eric's Tree Service examined four large oak trees near the new Early Learning and Wellness Center and raised safety concerns. The transcript records the arborist's recommendation: "He suggested complete removal of all 4 trees, for safety purposes." Staff said they would obtain a third opinion from arborist Mike Oxendine/Oxendeen before making a final decision.
The presenter described signs of internal rot and leaning that raised concern for the wellness center and playground. Staff emphasized the recommendation was not yet final and said, if removal occurs, the district would seek to replant appropriate replacement trees chosen for shade and long-term health.
