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Residents raise concerns about aging trees, replacement costs and development pressures
Summary
During Q&A and public comment, a longtime resident asked when an aging sycamore requires removal and was advised to consult an arborist; another resident urged preservation of green space amid development and noted high replacement-tree costs.
A resident who said she has lived on her property 53 years told the council that a 50+-year-old sycamore in her backyard missed its usual bloom this year and that she fears the tree could fail and damage nearby homes. The resident asked how to judge when to remove the tree; students and council members advised consulting an arborist for a professional assessment. "You can reach out to an arborist, and he can look at the tree and give you what directions to go to," one presenter said.
Another resident praised the students' work and urged the township to protect green space as development proceeds, noting that replacement-tree costs can be high and may limit homeowners' ability to replant. The resident argued that maintaining balanced green space is essential to community wellbeing and thanked the green team for their research.
