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Commission hears update on tree‑of‑heaven treatments; larger removals may require contractors
Summary
Members reported successful chop‑and‑spray treatments on young 'tree‑of‑heaven' saplings and noted larger trees will need contractor removal; the commission discussed follow‑up and placement on the city's services list.
Commission members reported that recent chop‑and‑spray treatments at a test plot had killed many younger tree‑of‑heaven saplings, noting visible die‑back in treated areas. A member who walked the test plot said the treatments worked well and that the city’s services list has those trees marked for later removal by staff or contractors when trees are larger.
Members discussed the practical limits of in‑house removal for larger specimens and noted that bids or contractor quotes have been sought for the biggest trees. The commission asked staff to confirm which treated trees are scheduled for removal and to include follow‑up on the services list at a future meeting.
