[Mpls] What is happening to the trees?

[ken bradley]

John,

Thank you for your update on our tree loss this year. It is just hart breaking to see so many old growth trees lost this year.

What would a resident need to do if they were willing to either participate in cost sharing or pay the complete cost for a tree on their boulevard?

Ken Bradley

 

 

Scott Vreeland's points are well taken.  Replanting the city when the
diseased tree removal is done is going to require a broad effort 
between the neighborhoods, the city, the Park Board and residents.  This was the 
case inthe past as well.  Harvey Zuckerman mentioned to me awhile ago that 
there used to be a cost sharing program between residents and the MPRB - I 
think this is a good idea and have already brought it up at to the whole 
MPRB.
The trees purchased would be at a reduced price as we already do large 
bulk purchases to reduce costs.  A 50/50 split for those who are willing to 
help pay to have earlier replacement is what I mentioned.

In addition to this cost sharing effort, the newly formed Minneapolis 
Tree Commission (subcommittee of the MPRB) is pulling together a report on 
the state of the urban forest and preliminary recommendations for a January
presentation to the City Council and the MPRB.  Members on this 
committee include representatives from the City Council, Mayor, MPRB, Tree Trust,
Minnesota Shade Tree Commission, and the University of Minnesota.  One 
of their goals to develop broad support for a reforestation program across 
a variety of jurisdictions.




		
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