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Portola Valley: Council concurs, hazardous trees and power lines a real threat

Original post made on Oct 17, 2014

Roadside stands of eucalyptus trees, with their tendency to drop limbs and sometimes fall over, can be a very significant danger when power lines are present, firefighting authorities say. Even if the power line is across the road, as they are at least three locations in Portola Valley, the trees are so tall that the power line is still vulnerable.

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Posted by Jeff Keimer
a resident of Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley
on Oct 17, 2014 at 8:37 pm

Perhaps this does not need to be an all or nothing decision. I have seen Eucalyptus trees cut back quite heavily and survive. That would remove the hazard for many years and keep a tree growing. It would also cost less than a tree removal.

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