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West Linn names giant sequoia at McLean House and Park a heritage tree
Summary
On April 7, West Linn officials designated a giant sequoia at McLean House and Park as a heritage tree under the city's municipal code, noting the program dates to 1993 and that 11 trees now hold the designation.
West Linn city officials honored a giant sequoia at McLean House and Park on April 7, designating the tree as one of the city's heritage trees. A presenter said the recognition celebrates the tree's historic and cultural value to the community and ties into a broader effort to preserve notable local trees.
"We honored this giant sequoia as 1 of West Linn's heritage trees, a symbol of who we are as a community," the presenter said. The speaker noted the city's heritage-tree program began in 1993 and that 11 trees across West Linn now carry the designation. Under the city's municipal code, the presenter said, these trees are recognized for their historic, cultural and community importance; the transcript did not specify the exact code section.
City officials framed the designation as part of continuing stewardship, urging residents to care for trees that reflect West Linn's history and character. The presenter described each designated tree as "tied to meaningful moments in our shared story," and closed by saying such recognitions remind the city "of what matters, taking care of what we have and honoring what came before us."
