Nearby neighbors want to remove the Lombardy Popular tree on the North Side of Roanoke just south of Yale, but Nolan Rundquist the City Arborist is not required to let them do it. He has confirmed that this tree is one of the largest Lombardy poplars in the City. Attached is the consultant study that the Mallard Cove townhouse owners submitted to the City in behalf of their request that the Lombardy Poplar tree be cut down. This expert study does not recommend that the tree be cut down, only that some branches be pruned. While Rundquist is not inclined to allow the tree be cut down, it will be important for many individuals to write him in the next week if it is to be saved. I suggest the following position: (1) don't cut the tree down; (2) allow reasonable pruning, and only under close City supervision; and (3) a plan illustrating which branches are to be pruned will be posted for ten days public comment. Please express your thoughts and opinons to the city arborist (details listed below). Nolan Rundquist, City Arborist Seattle Department of Transportation 700 5th Avenue, Suite 3900 P.O. Box 34996 Seattle, WA 98124-4996 ISA - Certified Arborist / Municipal Specialist Certified Tree Risk Assessor #298 email: Nolan.Rundquist@Seattle.Gov |
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Lombardy Poplar Tree on Roanoke Street - Commentposted Oct 26, 2008 10:01 PM by Matthew Stubbs [ updated Oct 26, 2008 10:12 PM ] |