| It has become necessary to remove hazard trees from
city-owned property as described below:
Location
Description
Volume
Below Ashland Loop Rd. above Morton St. Dead trees near
road.
2 truck loads
Water Plant Road (above road)
Dead trees near road.
2 truck
loads
Water Treatment Plant
Dead trees near buildings.
5 trees
Hosler Dam (adjacent to dam face)
Live trees - FERC requirement
25 trees
Recent insect infestations have resulted in increased tree mortality
on city-owned forest lands. This development becomes a public safety concern
where dead trees are located near frequently traveled roads or near inhabited
buildings. In addition to these concerns, the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission is requiring some live trees to be removed adjacent to the dam
face at Hosler Dam. All trees that are merchantable will be sold to a local
mill. This action is part of the dam safety upgrades that the City is required
to complete. Removal of these trees will allow visual inspection and observation
of the dam superstructure, which is an essential element of our dam safety
program. Tree removal methods will not require the use of machinery off of
existing road systems.
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