District of North Vancouver is asking citizens to stay off a local trail as tree-removal work begins next week.
DNV will remove hazardous trees from a local trail in the popular Cates Park. The tree-removal work will start in the week of December 9.
As many as 30 hazardous trees will be removed from the Malcolm Lowry Trail in Cates Park.
“For your safety, please stay clear of the area during tree work and keep dogs on leash for safety,” DNV said.
The trees will be either completely or partially removed for safety reasons.
However, where it is possible, staff will plant replacement trees and leave wood on site as habitat for ground species.
According to DNV, the trees to be removed are mainly cedar, hemlock and alder.
Excellent news! The District needs to be doing this all over residential and park areas of North Vancouver. Trees are overgrown, often have been badly pruned, block views of ocean and mountains and block the all important sunlight so necessary for our physical and emotional well being. It is only a miracle that has prevented anyone losing a life to a fallen tree. Even so many people have had trees fall on homes and cars. Take them done, use them and replant. Forestry is a renewable resource!