HomeMy WebLinkAboutShade Tree Committee Report, 1-2016.pdfEXHIBIT 2016-101
Shade Tree Committee Report, 1/22/2016
In the Fall 2015 10 English oaks were planted on Cayuga Heights road. For the coming year we do
not anticipate as large expenses in tree removal. We are therefore planning to plant 20 , 2.5 inch
bare root trees in the Fall 2016.
The DEC has not released yet its request for proposals for urban forestry grants. If a grant program
materializes we are hoping to put together a proposal.
The Committee agreed that the large Norway spruce to the left of the main entrance to Marcham
Hall be removed. Several large branches in the canopy are dead and could fall on people entering
the building. In addition several small trees growing very close to the building will be
removed. Scott Howard offered generously to donate three replacement trees.
The Cortland office of the DEC has approved our application for Tree City USA designation and
transmitted it to the state office.