91原创 City is busy redeveloping Hunter Park after more than 100 trees had to be removed due to laminated root rot.
Since the park trees were cleared away, 91原创 City Parks Department has eliminated debris, graded and prepped the area, seeded grass, planted new trees, and installed new pathways.
One of the unique features of the redeveloped park is the soon-to-be-completed new fencing and arbour which was made from the logs removed from the park. Picnic tables will also be installed.
Laminated root rot is the most prominent disease of Douglas fir trees in coastal coniferous forests throughout British Columbia.
The disease spreads primarily by root contact and can attack and gradually kill trees throughout their life cycle. Infected trees can topple because of lack of roots. The disease progressed thru the park over a number of years, and the park had numerous trees fall before samples were sent to the lab to confirm the disease.
鈥淚t was devastating to lose so many trees in the park,鈥� said Geoff Mallory, manager of parks operation. 鈥淚t completely changed the neighbourhood; however, the redevelopment of the park is coming together, transforming the area and the local community is using the park more than ever before.鈥�
Hunter Park is located at 199 Street and 45A Avenue.
