Representatives of the Minneapolis Tree Commission warned the Park Board this evening that diseased trees have to come out much quicker in 2005 than they have in the past. Instead of focusing on diseased tree removal, resources were diverted to stump grinding and tree planting allowing the disease to spread quickly. On private land, 35% of diseased trees marked for removal last summer are still standing. There has been no program in place to ensure that homeowners know their options and take action.
Commissioner Kummer mentions tree planting initiatives. As Commissioner Erwin mentioned at the Board meeting tonite, it will be important to ensure that tree planting initiatives do not divert finite resources away from simply removing diseased trees. I am very glad to see the Minneapolis Tree Commission effectively connecting the Mayor, City Council and MPRB. Regards, Jason Stone Diamond Lake Candidate for Minneapolis Park Board, District 5 http://jasonforparks.com --- CAROL KUMMER <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am working with Nokomis East (NENA)'s environment committee on a > tree-planting plan. I'm sure other commissioners are similarly involved > in the neighborhoods. REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
