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August 211997 240 Sunset Drive <br /> Eugene, OR 97403 <br /> To: Scott Plamondon, Urban Forester, Public Works, City of Eugene <br /> From: Gloria Merriam, Hendricks Park Group <br /> Re: Tree Removal <br /> Following the group tour Monday night I realized I really lacked the knowledge to <br /> make decisions about the potential hazards of the 18 Douglas firs on the east side of <br /> Hendricks Park which have been marked for removal. However, I did gain quite a <br /> bit of information and now have a better understanding of the reasons they could be <br /> cut down. <br /> Although I generally and strongly oppose the cutting of older trees in our city, <br /> especially those which enhance our ridgeline and parks, I also can understand the <br /> homeowners' concerns and the City's possible liability. I finally came to some sort <br /> of rationale similar to the 'Let it burn' policy of the Forest Service. Let it live, in this <br /> case, unless it presents a clear and present danger to human life/ homes/ the shelter. <br /> I certainly don't feel qualified to make such decisions based on Monday's inspection <br /> tour. My recommendations are based on the data the City has obtained from <br /> samples and observations taken so far, as well as my own evaluation. While I <br /> would prefer to see none of the trees removed, I can see some justification for the <br /> removal of five of the trees: 28, 53, 47, 68,112. I oppose the removal of five other <br /> trees at this time: 86, 87, 90, 93, 83. Of the other eight trees, I would prefer we wait <br /> and monitor. <br /> Many thanks to Scott Plamondon, Michael Robert, Johnny Medlin and Carrie <br /> Jennings for their fine work with this group. I look forward to further discussion at <br /> our meeting Sept. 8 or 9. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Gloria Merriam <br />