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This maple is next to and over an area that is heavily used by both student pedestrians and vehicle operators. It has lost much of it’s support structure, and needs to come down very soon. Planned for summer removal if the condition does not deteriorate further.

Due to a plugged sewer line running under this tree, we have to take down the tree to put in a new line. This is 134 Mt Vernon St.

This Norway maple is exhibiting signs of rotting from the inside out. It is in a high traffic area, with students congregating in the area, and is a high hazard. We will remove this tree soon. We may replace it with a specimen tree at a later date.

This large maple has been pruned several times, and hs progressed to the point where it is not worth keeping, as it continues to decline. It is rotting from the inside, and will be removed this winter/spring.

The Hornbeam (ironwood) trees in the Butterfield complex are reaching the end of their lifespan. They are planted too close to the buildings, and are in decline. We will try to preserve as much as possible, but will not leave a malformed, unsightly plant. If they are removed, we will be researching a replacement plant.

When the crew used a lift to clean the gutters of this building, they found that they could look down into the bole of the tree. It is rotting from the inside, and has become a hidden liability and safety concern.

This evergreen is in a poor location. We have cleaned out around it in an attempt to save the tree, but it still is losing health and vigor, and keeps the wall of the building moist, promoting mold and mildew. For the health of the people and the building, we will remove the tree.

This tree has been deteriorating from the inside out, and there is very little left except a shell. We will take this tree down before it falls on a student.

The old apple trees in the Russell House back yard continue to decline. The deadwood is becoming a safety risk and must be removed. By diminishing the tree system beyond a sustainable amount, the tree must come down.

Remove dead and dying hemlocks behind 135 Mt Vernon.