Milton To Remove 2 "Failing" Trees From Broadwell Pavilion

MILTON, GA -- City Arborist Mark Law, along with four of certified independent arborists, have confirmed that two Post Oaks at Milton's Broadwell Pavilion are "failing" and need to be removed.

That's according to the city of Milton, which announced the news Monday.

City officials have been closely monitoring the trees’ health since November 2014 when the first Resistograph®, an evaluation method used to measure tree density and decay, was completed.

According to the city, the latest report compiled by Boutte Tree, Inc., indicates the “overall risk rating is high” and recommends removal due to the amount of wood decay and condition of the tree canopy.

Arborists completed a visual inspection of one oak due to its condition, while the second split-oak received exhaustive testing to confirm its overall health and condition.

The trees are scheduled for removal by Acorn Tree Care on Wednesday, Sept. 26. During this time, park facilities will temporarily close to help ensure safe removal, the city said.

Committed to retaining the look and feel of the community, Milton included an elm tree planting as part of the 2014 Broadwell pavilion renovations. In addition, the city will replant a tree following removal, and officials hope to use another oak depending on expert site evaluation.

In addition, Urban Timber Rescue will evaluate the oaks to help the city determine whether some or all of the trees can be re-purposed for use in and around the city.

You can read Boutte's full report, dated Sept. 1, by clicking here.

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