Campus Tree Trimming Project

[Tech78]

Are y'all planning on cutting any of the branches on the old live oaks in the quad?

Yes, any limbs low enough to hit umbrellas as people use the sidewalks will be trimmed. I know some minor trimming is needed on the oaks close to Howard.

[NathanDarby]

Yes, any limbs low enough to hit umbrellas as people use the sidewalks will be trimmed. I know some minor trimming is needed on the oaks close to Howard.

I would just ask that you don't over-do it on the live oaks. A few smaller limbs and shoots would be fine, but I sure hope you don't remove any of the large main branches. Live oaks are supposed to have low-hanging branches, not look like a stalk of broccoli. A few years back some mis-guided state senator here had all the centuries-old live oaks at the state capitol building severely trimmed, removing all the lower branches, before he checked with anyone else. Now they look TERRIBLE and a lot of people were very angry about it.

Besides that small quibble though, THANK YOU for making the time and effort to improve our campus. I believe the landscaping and grounds is one of the most important aspects to any campus and has a huge influence on the impression our campus makes.

[Darbonnedawg]

Justin what you did yesterday(thursday) looks good . Thanks. Saw you at the Physical Plant when you were talking to James Staples.

[girldawg]

We had a small group of volunteers last Satuday, but accomplished a lot. Special thanks to Justin for organizing this and for his work on Thursday and Friday, as well. The campus looks much better!