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Courthouse Trees Fall
Workman were on
the job early Friday morning removing a
couple of damaged trees on the Bladen County
Courthouse lawn. Robert Mazur, General
Services
Manager for the county, said earlier, "two
of these majestic and historic oaks have
succumbed to disease and must be removed.
Others are being trimmed
to allow for continued healthy growth.
One removed Friday morning was a Laurel Oak
(closest to the courthouse) and the other is
a large Live Oak (at
the intersection of 701 & 87). Plans
are to replace the trees to ensure the
respectful esthetics's of the Bladen County
Courthouse.
Mazur said he
received numerous calls Thursday from
citizens concerning
the removal. Some concerned about
trees being removed. (pics attached
show the trees were dying) Others were
concerned about the number of trees
to be cut. Mazur says only 2 were cut.
Others will be trimmed to allow them
to continue healthy growth. Some were
concerned about hiring someone
outside the county to cut the trees.
Mazur said a decision was made to
consult an Arborist on the removal of the
sick trees and to offer suggestions
on the condition and care of
the remaining trees on the courthouse
property.
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