Council amends Tree Ordinance to restrict oak pruning Apr. 15–Sept. 15

Nov 8, 2024

Council voted unanimously to amend the Tree Ordinance to prohibit pruning of trees identified as oak between April 15 and September 15 and to require sanitized tools and immediate latex‑paint treatment to wounds when pruning is necessary.

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Nancy Thill moved to amend the Tree Ordinance to change pruning date restrictions to protect oaks from Oak Wilt and added sanitation and wound‑treatment requirements; the motion was seconded and approved 5–0.

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