They provided shade for picnickers and sanctuary for birds and other critters for a century, but the time had come for the end of four dying cottonwoods in City Park last week.
“It’s always sad when an older, mature tree reaches the end of its life, but for the safety of the public it’s necessary to get these trees removed as quickly as possible before they become a safety hazard,” City Forester Katy Hallock said.
During a strong wind storm last summer, several large branches with open cavities dropped from the trees. Cavities in branches and trunks are a sign of internal decay and indicate that a tree is dying, Hallock said.
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