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This project has concluded.
Update: At their meeting on Thursday, February 24 City Council reviewed the public input for Downtown Trees. The result was strongly in favor (72.9%) for the Eddie's White Wonder Dogwood. After discussion and evaluation of the ability of Public Works to secure the trees, Council approved a motion to select the Eddie's White Wonder Dogwood to be planted this spring in the 21 empty tree wells in Downtown Ridgefield. Thank you to all who participated in this survey!
SURVEY RESULTS:
Cascara 29, 17.5%
Douglas Hawthorn 16, 9.6%
Eddie's White Wonder Dogwood 121, 72.9%
Have you noticed that several street trees were removed in Downtown Ridgefield?
The City recently hired a certified arborist to evaluate all of the trees in Downtown to determine if they were in need of care or were hazardous. Trees that presented with an immediate hazard were marked and removed. These trees will be replaced with a new tree and we are seeking public input to help make the decision.
The City has selected three options for replacement based on several criteria:
Appearance - flowering in the spring and attractive in the fall
Native - to the area
Low Maintenance requirements
Appropriate size and rooting to avoid damage to pedestrian sidewalk.
We solicited community input on preferred trees on this site. The survey window ended on Monday, February 21 and the study will be presented to City Council on Thursday, February 24. You may visit the "Tree Options" tab below to learn about each of the three trees being considered as a replacement.
Update: At their meeting on Thursday, February 24 City Council reviewed the public input for Downtown Trees. The result was strongly in favor (72.9%) for the Eddie's White Wonder Dogwood. After discussion and evaluation of the ability of Public Works to secure the trees, Council approved a motion to select the Eddie's White Wonder Dogwood to be planted this spring in the 21 empty tree wells in Downtown Ridgefield. Thank you to all who participated in this survey!
SURVEY RESULTS:
Cascara 29, 17.5%
Douglas Hawthorn 16, 9.6%
Eddie's White Wonder Dogwood 121, 72.9%
Have you noticed that several street trees were removed in Downtown Ridgefield?
The City recently hired a certified arborist to evaluate all of the trees in Downtown to determine if they were in need of care or were hazardous. Trees that presented with an immediate hazard were marked and removed. These trees will be replaced with a new tree and we are seeking public input to help make the decision.
The City has selected three options for replacement based on several criteria:
Appearance - flowering in the spring and attractive in the fall
Native - to the area
Low Maintenance requirements
Appropriate size and rooting to avoid damage to pedestrian sidewalk.
We solicited community input on preferred trees on this site. The survey window ended on Monday, February 21 and the study will be presented to City Council on Thursday, February 24. You may visit the "Tree Options" tab below to learn about each of the three trees being considered as a replacement.
At their meeting on Thursday, February 24 City Council reviewed the public input for Downtown Trees. The result was strongly in favor (72.9%) for the Eddie's White Wonder Dogwood. After discussion and evaluation of the ability of Public Works to secure the trees, Council approved a motion to select the Eddie's White Wonder Dogwood to be planted in the 21 empty tree wells in Downtown Ridgefield. Thank you to all who participated in this survey!
This project has concluded.
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