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FIRTREES.PWM Page 1 PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION TO BE HELD REGARDING THE REMOVAL OF 18 DISEASED FIR TREES AT HENDRICKS PARK An opportunity for the public to receive information and comment on the proposed removal of 18 diseased fir trees in Hendrick's Park will be held on July 17, 1997 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Hendricks Park shelter. These trees are proposed to be removed this summer because of disease and the hazards they pose for nearby residents. The trees proposed to be removed will be posted on July 1, 1997 so interested parties can locate and view the specific trees prior to the July 17th information session. In addition, individual letters providing notification of the proposed removal and information session will be sent to all residents within 200 feet of the park as well as those who have previously asked questions regarding this proposed removal. All of the trees proposed for removal are on the east side of the park and are within 200 feet of residences or structures. There are approximately 120 fir trees in that general area, and the diseased trees will be removed carefully by a contractor to minimize damage to the natural area as well as the world - renowned floral garden in Hendricks Park. Last year, the City hired a private consultant to review the health of 233 trees at Hendricks Park. That review indicated that approximately 100 of the fir trees in the park were potentially hazardous, and 12 of the most immediate hazards were removed last fall. The City's Urban Forester and his staff have since done a more detailed analysis of 120 fir trees on the east side of the park in the vicinity of the picnic shelter, with special attention given to the 42 trees which the private consultant felt were potentially hazardous in that area. A number of causes have led to the decline of these trees, including a fungal disease that could spread and infect the entire fir forest in that area. Once any removals have been completed the remaining trees will be monitored with a long -term goal of establishing a healthy forest well- suited for the particular conditions in that area. A number of plants and trees have already been planted in this area as part of the natural area restoration. The evaluation of the remaining 113 trees from the consultant's report, including approximately 50 trees deemed potentially hazardous by the consultant, will take place as funding and staff work load allows. For more information about the Hendricks Park tree removals, call the Urban Forester at Public Works Maintenance, 682 -4800.