Tree Board April 14 2025

The Tumwater, WA City Government Tree Board held a meeting on April 14, 2025, focusing primarily on urban forestry management and related activities. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming hiring of a new urban forester, Brian Coughland, starting May 1, who will assist with tree management and related projects. The board also discussed a city council resolution to allocate funding for maintenance work on the historic Davis Maker Gary Oak Tree, including pruning and cabling, with plans to proceed through a competitive process for vendor selection. Additionally, the board reviewed plans for distributing approximately 50 Gary Oak saplings to parks, community members, and local tribes, emphasizing long-term care and appropriate habitat. The meeting also covered the development of a tree selection tool to assist residents and developers in choosing appropriate tree species, with potential collaboration with local nurseries. No specific contract awards or dollar amounts were detailed, but the discussions indicated ongoing and planned procurement activities related to urban forestry services and tree maintenance funding.