File #: TMP-29227    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Received
File created: 5/31/2022 In control: Active Transportation and Sustainability Advisory Committee
On agenda: 6/7/2022 Final action: 6/7/2022
Title: INVASIVE SPECIES The Committee discussed the invasive species and the processes for reporting noted on the City's website, staffing resources, and staff follow-up. Kevin Rankin, Manager of Parks and Forestry Operations indicated that there are not enough resources for every invasive species report made, however, there are invasive species that are currently being monitored, tracked, and mapped. Mr. Rankin mentioned that due to the current resourcing, only invasive species that pose a risk to human health are being actively viewed. He provided that there is funding available and community groups that are active in pulls to maintain invasive species, and the City will cut and remove invasive species for public safety reasons.

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INVASIVE SPECIES

 

The Committee discussed the invasive species and the processes for reporting noted on the City’s website, staffing resources, and staff follow-up.

 

Kevin Rankin, Manager of Parks and Forestry Operations indicated that there are not enough resources for every invasive species report made, however, there are invasive species that are currently being monitored, tracked, and mapped.  Mr. Rankin mentioned that due to the current resourcing, only invasive species that pose a risk to human health are being actively viewed.  He provided that there is funding available and community groups that are active in pulls to maintain invasive species, and the City will cut and remove invasive species for public safety reasons.