Re: Perimeter Dr. trees to be cut

[Michael Cantrell <macantr@uidaho.edu>]

John,

I just saw the notice on those trees a few days ago.  They seem very
nice there and look reasonably healthy to me.  Seems to me that it would
be a more environmentally sound thing to leave the trees there.  Maybe, if
they're "weed" trees it means they're very well adapted to living
there!  Does anyone know if there's a way we can send these comments to
Moscow Parks and Rec. via email?

Mac Cantrell

On Mon, 24 Apr 2000, John Francis wrote:

> Has anyone noticed the seven trees next to  Perimeter Drive's sidewalk,
> above the Kibbie Dome and UI outdoor track, that are tagged for
> destruction?
> 
> I asked Charles Zillinger, a member of Facilities-Landscape at UI, about
> this. He said that several of the tree were badly conformed, and the three
> nearest the top of the hill were "weed" trees.  The removal will be
> followed by the planting of 45 saplings along both sides of Perimeter Dr.
> 
> After hearing this, several of us walked up to examine the trees again.  A
> couple of the marked trees seemed in mediocre condition, but the others
> looked quite healthy and attractive, to the untrained eye at least. They
> are all good sized and nicely spaced.  The three closest to the dome may be
> "weed" trees in the eyes of an arborist, but to us seemed like inoffensive
> and rather pleasant trees.  They nicely soften the view  of the Kibbie Dome
> from Perimeter Drive with a pleasant lace work of branches.
> 
> Perhaps a few of the trees could be reprieved until the future saplings get
> larger.  According to the posted signs, any comment needs to be received by
> Moscow Parks and Rec. by 5 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, April 25.[883-7085.]
> 
> I'd urge everyone interested to drive by and form their own opinion.  The
> trees are easily spotted; each has a prominent orange sign attached.
> 
> 
> 
> John Francis
> 311 East 6th St., #2
> Moscow, ID 83843
> (208) 883-0105       fran7371@uidaho.edu
> 
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