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Woodside: Fine diluted again for felling trees
Original post made on Nov 4, 2014
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 10:26 AM
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Posted by Jenny
a resident of Portola Valley: Westridge
on Nov 4, 2014 at 8:09 pm
a resident of Portola Valley: Westridge
on Nov 4, 2014 at 8:09 pm
There should be a reward for felling eucalyptus trees. They are non native and a storm and fire hazard.
Posted by fwiw
a resident of Woodside: other
on Nov 5, 2014 at 4:04 pm
a resident of Woodside: other
on Nov 5, 2014 at 4:04 pm
At least in Mr. Dixit's case, his contractor's confusion over permits was pretty understandable. Although Woodside does require that a $50 permit be drawn, the Woodside Planning Director is explicitly directed to approve said permit for Eucalyptus, Acacia, or Monterey Pine irregardless of health or size unless specifically designated as a Landmark.
Woodside Town Ordinance:
ยง 153.175 PERMIT - APPLICATION REVIEW.
(A) The Planning Director shall review the application according to the following criteria and grant the permit if any of these following criteria apply to the significant trees.
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(5) They are Eucalyptus, Acacia or Monterey Pine, and are not designated as a Landmark.
Posted by Nancy
a resident of Woodside: other
on Nov 9, 2014 at 8:07 pm
a resident of Woodside: other
on Nov 9, 2014 at 8:07 pm
The Town should identify which trees are near power lines and pose a risk. They should then make the effort to take them down, at a safe time of year when birds are not nesting.
Many Monterey Pines are failing, having been planted in the 1950's or 1960's, and having lived full lives. But there are eucalyptus that are well maintained and provide a haven for raptors. The Council needs to show support for the ordinance while having common sense about types of trees, locations, and health.
