Letter to Council and Office of the Mayor:
I really liked Deputy Park Director Dave Tuchek's presentation last night: His naturalized meadow growing efforts will develop this Priority habitat! His short explanation and education of pollinators was really interesting and brought things into a worldly perspective. Amazing in-house construction and design of the Anderson Community Gardens! And, Redmond wild flower seed packets to boot. ☝
Am so happy you are on a Redmond 2050 mission towards 40% tree canopy; and you are identifying planting locations towards that end. How will you build your tree stock for these massive plantings? The development community will have to pitch in.
Please write a modified tree regulation ordinance to balance our tree canopy with housing needs. A modified tree ordinance will build replacement tree stock and give us a chance to reach 40% canopy by 2050.
Though you may be targeting low canopy locations, the Heron Rookery has immense cultural, natural, environmental, and historical value. This forest remnant is a city gem. I did a planting there last year and the city knows there's root rot and stoney soils. My wish is you commit to a major understory restoration effort there, and construct narrow pathways for nature walks. Thank you!
-- Bob Yoder, 4/25/2025
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