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• Thank you for your call of concern about the proposed removal of hazardous trees at Hendricks Park. For the last few years, a number of trees have fallen in Hendricks Park. These tree failures have occurred throughout the park but many have occurred along the east property line bordering the residences along Floral Hill Drive. Due to these failures and in order to protect property, the trees within striking distance of an abutting residence on the edge of the park along Floral Hill Drive were inspected to determine their hazard potential. This inspection work was performed under contract by a private consulting arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. The arborist inspected each tree and the report identified a number of trees as potential hazards. Thirty nine of these trees were determined to have a high hazard rating. There were an additional 68 trees identified as moderately hazardous. Since September,1996 a total of 19 trees have been removed from the park. The majority of these trees were identified as hazards and have been scheduled for removal since June, 1996. The arborist inspection and report reaffirmed that they were hazards. At the present time, no additional trees are scheduled for removal. Each of the remaining hazard trees will be thoroughly examined. Due to budget restraints, the examination and removal of these hazard trees will be performed only as resources allow. The trees with the highest degree of hazard will be removed first. In order to preserve the forested nature of the park, each tree removed will be replaced by at least two trees. This will result in the preservation of the forest with species that are well sited, safe, and appropriate for along the forest edge and near park structures. hope this information is sufficient for your needs. Thanks Scott Page 2