Visitor Present: Duncan McClusky
1216 North College
The resident, Terri Sauls, felt the tree in the alley was full of beetles and asked about cutting it down. Joe Laforest and other tree board members inspected the tree. It is normal at this time of year to have pine needles dropping, the resin on the tree appeared old and there wasn’t much dead wood in the tree. The board felt the tree was fine to be left.
823 Ridge Avenue Pecan TreesThe resident, Terri Sauls, felt the tree in the alley was full of beetles and asked about cutting it down. Joe Laforest and other tree board members inspected the tree. It is normal at this time of year to have pine needles dropping, the resin on the tree appeared old and there wasn’t much dead wood in the tree. The board felt the tree was fine to be left.
The pecan trees are actually in front of the garage on 10th
Street. The one tree closest to the road
has some dead wood. This tree is dying
and should come out. The pecan tree
closest to the garage door is healthy and doesn’t need to come out. This tree is however close to the house and
this may not be a favorable position for the homeowner. The
board realizes it may be some time before the city removes the one tree near
the road. The board would suggest the
homeowner has permission to remove both trees at their own expense.
315 West 8th StreetThe third oak tree has a stub about 3 inches in diameter hanging over the road. This is a danger to the road and should be removed. The board suggested pruning out the dead wood.
Old Anne Belle Clark School
The school system trimmed lower branches on trees along the
back of the school property but left a large dead pine branch hanging over the
entrance to the school and possibly near the Principal’s parking location.
Tift Trees Blog SpotAll posts have been updated on the blog spot.
City Responses
There was a question about the city responding back to the board to tell what was done with the tree board recommendations. At this point the tree board doesn’t have any feedback.
ARBOR DAYThere was a question about the city responding back to the board to tell what was done with the tree board recommendations. At this point the tree board doesn’t have any feedback.
The Heritage Foundation has about $5700 in a fund that can
be used to purchase trees for planting.
The funds don’t need to be used all at one time. The Heritage Foundation would like to see the
majority of the trees planted in the historic district. Trees purchased with these funds would be
planted in the right of way. Trees
should be planted in areas where the residents will take care of the trees.
There have been some requests for trees to be planted on
private land. The city can’t transport
trees that are purchased by individuals for their property. The tree board discussed finding someone with
a truck and trailer to pick up the trees or if the nursery will transport the
trees to Tifton.
Homeowners or business owners in the historic district will
have until the second week in January to indicate whether they want a tree
planted on their right of way. Ideally
the homeowners will assist in the planting of the trees. The number of trees that individuals can
purchase for their private property will be limited.
If Dr. John Ruter is in town he will assist in reviewing the
tree sites and recommendations for what species to plant in the location.
The city will be contacted about doing the locates and
digging the holes for the trees.
KEEP TIFT BEAUTIFUL/TREE BOARD CHRISTMAS There was some question if any of the Tree Board members would be able to attend the joint December meeting on December 11th.
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