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Staff reports 16 trees planted, extensive pruning and recent vandalism in parks
Summary
Staff reported planting 16 trees this month, pruning roughly 120 trees over two months, removing creek debris and responding to vandalism on the Upper Lawn; police were notified about an acidic substance used on turf.
Park staff provided a detailed maintenance report: 16 trees planted this past month, approximately 40 trees pruned in the past month (about 120 over two months), mulching at the Top Lots, and recent creek cleanups that removed roughly 10 yards of material at Bushey Del Creek and 9 yards at Oak Creek. Staff said crews are prioritizing drought-stressed and hazardous limbs.
"This past month, we planted a total of 16 trees," the Chair said, recapping staff activities. Staff also reported a vandalism incident on the Upper Lawn in which someone applied an acidic material to the turf; police have been informed and staff flagged the area for repair.
Why it matters: tree-planting and pruning preserve urban canopy benefits and public safety; the vandalism incident is an immediate maintenance and public-safety concern that staff are tracking with the police.
