City officials say they will establish a formal policy to be sure that trees are protected from harm in any city construction project. The administration of Mayor Dwight C. Jones also intends to review the mayor’s goal of planting 2,000 trees in public spaces this year to ensure that enough money is budgeted to water and care for the young trees.
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City of Richmond, Virginia
City Councilman Charles Samuels withdrew his proposed ordinance May 24 to use city money to remove a massive American elm near Floyd and Plum streets — despite a city moratorium on such discretionary removal. styleweekly.com
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Ord. No. 2010-59 (Patron: Mr. Samuels) – To require the Chief Administrative Officer to cause the Director of Public Works to remove an American elm tree located on City-owned right-of-way in the 100 block of North Plum Street *** and to plant a suitable replacement tree in place of the removed *** tree within 45 days after the date on which this ordinance is adopted. (WITHDRAWN)
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