CalTrans and the Burlingame Parks department will be offering a field study of the felled trees on El Camino this Saturday, April 10, at 10am. Meet with the CalTrans arborist and examine first hand the stumps of a number of the eleven eucalyptus trees that were chopped down. You will be able to ask questions and hear about the disease and sidewalk problems of these trees. Find out about CalTrans longer term plans for the trees on El Camino.
Meet at the corner of Sanchez and El Camino.
Meet at the corner of Sanchez and El Camino.
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About 10 people came out to see the stumps. CalTrans arborist Chris State explained the process but wasn't able to convince some vocal members of the public that CalTrans objective is to protect the trees.
According to State, CalTrans will be returning with a plan to sample test the trees all along Burlingame's El Camino in the fall and based on that statistical sample will recommend a course of action.
Given that to date they have tested 22 trees and condemed 19, expect to see a very bare El Camino in a few years time. The only good news is that there will be lots of firewood!!!
Posted by: Bob | April 11, 2004 at 05:47 PM
Why wasn't there public comment after the Caltrans presentation at City Hall. Questions needed to be asked for public record?
Posted by: Greg Jones | April 11, 2004 at 11:07 PM
Its distressing that they have not taken the offer of residents donating trees because it the maintenance that costs the money. Anyone want to water the trees?
Posted by: John | April 12, 2004 at 01:51 AM
A letter in today's freebies boiled the whole matter down to money and jobs. And that about sums it up, folks!
Posted by: Pauline | April 14, 2004 at 03:36 PM