Trees trimmed but not eliminated in N.B.
Overgrown trees blocking sightlines and hurting residents’ perception of safety has community members asking for a trim.
In Peace Parkin 2015 a tree stand had to be trimmed to see from one of the park to the other. Trees near North Battleford Comprehensive High School have also come under scrutiny for impacting the perception of safety for students.
Tim Yeaman, North Battleford’s foreman of forestry, explained an overabundance of trees was a valid concern.
“We did have some community members that were concerned about their safety walking through the park, concerns about hiding spots within the park itself and not feeling safe when they walked through,” he said.