Saying, quote, “our trees are under assault”, Grass Valley, in conjunction with the Fire Safe Council and Fire Department, has issued a press release urging property owners to be more proactive in removing hazardous dead trees, before it has to take code enforcement actions. Community Development Director Tom Last says there’s been a dramatic increase in dead pines, along with a dramatic increase in complaints from neighbors. So a press release has been sent to local media and also posted on the city’s website…
Bark beetles have ravaged Ponderosa pines weakened by years of drought. But Last admits removal has likely been hindered by the major expense involved for many residents…
Last says the Fire Safe Council is pursuing another grant to assist income-qualified residents in defraying costs. Last says no code enforcement actions have been taken yet, but letters have been sent out to some property owners.
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