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Commission agrees to move forward with invasive tree removal and tick deterrence in city parks
Summary
Staff showed mapping of invasive Tree of Heaven along the Grand River between the M‑100 Bridge and Island Park Bridge and reported rising tick habitat; the commission reached consensus to pursue removal and tick control and asked staff to inform the public via the city website.
Staff presented a slide show documenting the invasive Tree of Heaven along the Grand River riverbank between the M‑100 Bridge and the Island Park Bridge and recommended removing the trees to protect the riverbank and native vegetation.
Staff also reported a significant increase in tick numbers across the state and identified tick habitat in several city parks. The commission expressed support for pursuing tree removal and tick control/deterrence measures and suggested using the city website to notify the public about the work and any related health guidance.
