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Certified arborist urges standardized tree care, offers volunteer trimming in Payson
Summary
Andrew Lathrop, a certified arborist and member of the Urban Utah Forest Community Council, told the council Payson is hosting the state tree-climbing convention and urged development of standardized tree-care practices along Utah Avenue; he offered volunteer service work for a park trimming day.
During public forum, Andrew Lathrop identified himself as a certified arborist and a member of the Urban Utah Forest Community Council and said Payson will host the state tree‑climbing convention this year. He raised concerns about trees along Utah Avenue that have been improperly topped and urged the city to standardize tree‑care practices.
Lathrop also said volunteers are organizing a park service day to trim trees and asked the city to coordinate where possible. Council members thanked him and encouraged staff to follow up; one councilor noted many affected trees are privately owned and will require coordination with property owners.
