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• <br /> (originally the rationale for all tree removal) is a relatively insignificant risk. <br /> Of considerably more concern is increased risk of windthrow which could <br /> result from opening the canopy through tree removal. <br /> 3) A decision to remove any trees from the park in the near future must be <br /> accompanied by simultaneous development of a comprehensive Hendricks Park <br /> Forest Management Plan. No additional cutting should occur until the Forest <br /> Management Plan is in place. The plan must address: <br /> a. Paved surface runoff control above saturated areas of the park. <br /> b. Irrigation for maintenance of ornamental plants and its effect on more <br /> natural forest areas. <br /> c. Integrated management of all park resources (ornamentals and natural <br /> areas). <br /> d. Criteria for tree removal, when necessary (i.e. clarification of factors <br /> contributing to tree failure). <br /> e. Procedures for tree removal, when necessary (i.e. creation of standing <br /> and downed habitat components). <br /> 4) Expand and embrace the "go- careful approach" mentioned by Eric Johnson in <br /> the Register -Guard on October 17, 1997. Once felled, a 100 year old tree <br /> cannot be replaced in our lifetimes. <br /> 5) Work with the city attorney to create a mechanism for meaningful assessment <br /> of tree health without increasing the city's legal liability. This is fundamental <br /> for the management plan to function on the basis of forest health and biological <br /> needs instead of legal concerns. <br /> Thank you for the indications of flexibility that have been demonstrated thus far by <br /> your office and the Public Works Department. As better information regarding the <br /> condition of trees in the park becomes available, please re- evaluate hazard ratings to <br /> reflect such information. Please do not act merely for action's sake, thereby creating <br /> greater potential for windthrow of remaining trees. We ask that you listen carefully to <br /> 2 <br />