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6 <br /> these are reflected in the inventories of the nursery industry. <br /> Oregon's largest industry is the the nursery industry, and its <br /> market clearly reflects the solid preferences of our population. <br /> Almost none of the native trees of this state are <br /> included in the fields of Oregon nurseries because there is no call <br /> for them except in the reforestation programs of the timber <br /> companies. Even the yards of our ecologists are filled with more <br /> non - native than native plants. The public's choice of trees is not <br /> going to change because that is the unshakeable heritage of our <br /> people. <br /> The Public Works Department's staff has winnowed out those <br /> trees that are available from the nurseries the species which will <br /> adapt to our stringent habitats. They and their cultivars form the <br /> palette which will provide the most enchanting vistas in the plans <br /> for Eugene's streets. This master list of what may be planted is <br /> always open to additions by concerned citizens if additions meet <br /> objective standards. <br /> In summation, the ETF plan is unrealistic and impractical, and <br /> it would set a bad policy for the future. My associates and I <br /> strongly recommend that the City of Eugene reject the plan and any <br /> sequels thereof. <br />