OCR Text |
Show BEFORE DURING AFTER Under the direction of the Springville Shade Tree Commission, Com-mission, trimming of several unsightly trees on the city park and on some streets was completed with funds allocated by the city for this purpose. While It was not financially feasible to do a large number, it Is a start, officers point out, and further fur-ther work will be done as funds are available. The citizens are reminded that It is unlawful to trim or top trees on city property without the consent of city officials. Topping trees is discouraged and is an unsightly practice; trimming allows for con trolled beauty of the tree and furthers proper growth as well as allowing the sunlig.it to filter through. Topping also adds to the tree's self-destruction self-destruction by making it become top heavy and vulnerable to heavy wind storms. The shade tree commission also plans to purchase additional trees. |