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<br /> 01/08/04 THU 17:01 FA% 503 986 4786 ODA PLANT DIV. 1~j006 <br /> Urban Forestry Division Ensuring access to <br /> 10)10 N Denver ~ leisure opportunities <br /> Portland, Oregon 97217 and enhancing <br /> Phone (50;) 823-4489 Portland's natural beauty <br /> Fax (503) 823-4493 PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION <br /> RECEIVED <br /> April 3, 2001 APR 0 9 2001 <br /> Kathleen Johnson PLANT ULTURE <br /> Plant Pest & Disease Programs Supervisor Q~VI~IpN <br /> Oregon Department of Agriculture <br /> 635 Capitol Street NE <br /> Salem, OR 97310-0110 <br /> Dear Ms. Johnson: <br /> The City of Portland is aware of and understands the need to eradicate the Asian <br /> Gypsy Moth by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. This pest is a significant <br /> threat to Portland's urban forest and the vegetation of Forest Park. Failure to <br /> control it will result in extensive economic and environmental damage. Our <br /> understanding is that the Oregon Department of Agriculture plans for three aerial <br /> applications of the biological insecticide B.t.k. to be made by helicopter from late <br /> April.through the middle of May. . <br /> The City ofPortland is supportive of allowing helicopters to operate at lower <br /> altitudes than normal to accommodate the project as the studies have indicated <br /> that this me#hod is safe and is the most effective and only practical means of <br /> treating the target area. This authorization does not extend beyond May 31, <br /> 2001 and is limited to the target area described in the public letter dated March 6, <br /> 2001, from the Oregon Department of Agriculture to the Portland community in <br /> the vicinity of the target area. <br /> Sincerely, A / . <br /> G~;W~ <br /> /r/ ~ /V <br /> Brian M. McNerney <br /> Portland City Forester <br /> c. Mayor Katz . <br /> Commissioner Francesconi <br /> Commissioner Hales <br /> Commissioner Saltzman <br /> Commissioner Steri <br /> Jim Francesconi, Commissioner ~ Charles Jordan, Director -Visit our website at www.PortlandParks.org <br /> <br />