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The City of Puyallup will remove a 50-year-old Port Orford Cedar tree from Pioneer Park due to safety concerns regarding its declining health, primarily caused by root damage from surrounding pavement. The removal will occur on January 30, 2025, coinciding with a tree-planting event at Bradley Lake Park to honor the cedar's legacy.
A 50-year-old Port Orford Cedar tree in Pioneer Park, Puyallup, is scheduled for removal due to safety concerns related to its declining health. City officials, backed by an arborist's report, emphasize the tree's risk to public safety amidst high pedestrian traffic, coinciding with a tree-planting event to honor its memory.
Puyallup residents are cautioned about recent owl encounters on the Clark’s Creek Loop Trail, where local hiker Cynthia Woolbright experienced aggressive behavior from an owl, likely protecting a nest. City officials have placed warning signs along the trail and are investigating the situation, emphasizing the importance of wildlife safety.
A recent encounter on the Clark’s Creek Loop Trail in Puyallup has raised awareness about aggressive owl behavior, as a local resident experienced multiple swoops from what is believed to be a barred owl. The city has issued warnings to hikers as they suspect a nearby nest may be the cause of the owl's protective actions. Local wildlife officials have been contacted to investigate the situation further.