Tree Removal along Firetown Road

Early this spring we received a flyer from CL&P in the mail. Here's some of page one and two.

     

Unfortunately, the majority of the white pines along Firetown Road fit the criteria for removal. After marking most of the pines for removal, CL&P's hired tree care professional came to me to discuss the situation. Along with most of the large white pines, other trees that were marked were two large Oaks just outside the clubhouse adjacent to the main parking lot and the service entrance, and a few miscellaneous maples not yet fully grown. Fortunately, he was sympathetic to the aesthetics of the grounds and said he would like to discuss each well established tree that was marked so we could choose to remove only the trees that were a "high risk".  Besides location, the growth habit and general health of each tree was considered. After complete review we were able to save about 50% of the trees marked to be removed, including the large Oaks. Several of the large pines that are being removed are in decline and are a serious risk (even to the golfer). So why not let them take care of them?  The remaining pines should fill in over the next few years but frankly some of the voids will have to be replanted per their instructions below.