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Council member expresses concerns about forestry division staffing

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Council Member Shekar Krishnan raises concerns about the forestry division's capacity to handle recent wildfire damage and maintain the city's tree canopy. He emphasizes the importance of caring for trees and natural areas in light of recent events.

References a recent hearing on wildfires across the city
Highlights the importance of taking care of trees and the tree canopy
Inquires about the specific staffing count for the forestry division

Shekar Krishnan

1:01:12

Thank you.

1:01:14

Just following up on councilor Merholden's questions too.

1:01:17

You know, in the forestry division, we had a hearing recently around wildfires across the city.

1:01:23

We know that it is a they did an immense harm to our urban forest last fall.

1:01:29

We will see them again going forward.

1:01:32

So to me, and I think to many of us here too, taking care of our trees, our tree canopy, from our street trees to natural areas is incredibly important.

1:01:40

What exactly is the staffing count for the forestry division within the parks department?

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