HomeMy WebLinkAboutArborist to Properly Prune Palm TreesDear City Officials,
Last year I sent you an email stating my concerns about how the city's palm
trees were being pruned. The pruning by the contractor seemed to be
contrary to the advice of arborists. I included a Florida Today article by
Sally Scalera with the University of Florida agriculture extension services.
In short, the city's response was that you would refer the matter to the
city's arborist. I am simply reminding you of our interaction and hope that
the city's arborist will oversee the tree trimming contractor's work this
year.
I have attach another article by Ms. Scalera that is in today's paper
entitled "Hire certified arborist to prune trees," which revisits some of
the trimming issues that I had been concerned about and it reminded me to
follow up. I would like to also point to the pertinent City Code about our
"Tree City" designation.
Community Appearance Board
Purpose and Duties (City Code Section 22-36):
. Assist in ... meeting standards necessary to maintain the "Tree City"
designation.
This is not a complaint, just a concern.
Thanks,
William (Bill) Bedwell, Jr.
8924 Puerto Del Rio Drive, #504
Cape Canaveral, FL
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