John Baran's Blog – August 2013 Archive (2)

Contractors for the EPA

Contractors for the EPA were once again doing a site visit in the park this morning. They were reassessing the trees to be removed. I was told the protective soil barrier has changed. The clay barrier will no longer be used.

The community is hoping that more then seven trees can be saved.

Councilman Joe Cimperman, please continue to fight for our cause in saving more park trees.

Added by John Baran on August 9, 2013 at 11:37pm — No Comments

CENTURY OLD WHITE OAK (100+)

I have been told by the City of Cleveland. The Century Old White Oak located in the park will not be saved, it will be cut.

Two years ago, I was told by arborists from the City of Cleveland, "This is a healthy tree, city policy is not to remove healthy trees".

No consideration has been given to saving a part of history in the community of Brooklyn Centre. This White Oak is believed to be the oldest tree located in W. C. Reed Park. How sad!

Added by John Baran on August 7, 2013 at 8:03pm — No Comments