lilac
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I received in the mail an order by the city to remove 2 silver maples from the public right of way in front of my house. I haven't called the city forester for the details yet. The notice says "2 silver maples:'Remove the entire dead, dying, dangerous or damaged trees' "
Under that "silver maple tree with squirrel hole along 39th ave. 'I'll have to inspect this tree with an aerial lift'."
I can appeal the order within 2 weeks. Apparently the appeal can be a list of reasons I feel the trees should not be removed. After that I'll have time to get experts etc. to give an opinion on the state of the trees.
Does anyone have any experience or advice with this process? I can't find any examples online. Who would I need to get to evaluate the trees? Is there anyone who can fight with the city for me?
ETA: I just paid $500 to have the first 2 trees trimmed about a month ago. I believe a neighbor called the city asking for a inspection. Downright nasty if you ask me knowing I just had them trimmed.
Under that "silver maple tree with squirrel hole along 39th ave. 'I'll have to inspect this tree with an aerial lift'."
I can appeal the order within 2 weeks. Apparently the appeal can be a list of reasons I feel the trees should not be removed. After that I'll have time to get experts etc. to give an opinion on the state of the trees.
Does anyone have any experience or advice with this process? I can't find any examples online. Who would I need to get to evaluate the trees? Is there anyone who can fight with the city for me?
ETA: I just paid $500 to have the first 2 trees trimmed about a month ago. I believe a neighbor called the city asking for a inspection. Downright nasty if you ask me knowing I just had them trimmed.
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