The committee needs a functional tree inventory system to track existing trees and plan for future needs. This requires a dedicated city arborist to manage the software and ensure data accuracy for effective tree management.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
Unknown, but could require more staff time for inspections.
All residents who use major city roads.
Residents who may lose mature trees in front of their homes.
The committee needs a functional tree inventory system to track existing trees and plan for future needs. This requires a dedicated city arborist to manage the software and ensure data accuracy for effective tree management.
The city is beginning to implement a tree inventory management system. The committee is exploring the use of existing software to support this effort.
Trees in narrow park strips are lifting sidewalks, creating safety hazards. The city wants to remove these trees, but residents often want to keep them. The new plan lets residents keep the trees if they sign a waiver taking responsibility for future damage.
The committee wants the city to be more proactive about maintaining trees on major roads instead of waiting for residents to complain.
The city is trying to figure out how to handle trees that are buckling sidewalks. It's a tough balance between keeping our neighborhood trees and making sure our walkways are safe and accessible.
The city has money for trees but no one to take care of them. The committee is pushing for a full-time arborist to handle maintenance.
The committee wants to hire a full-time arborist to better manage Draper's trees. They are comparing Draper to other cities to show the Council why this is a necessary investment.
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