HUNTINGTON BEACH
A proposal to clear decaying trees and plant new ones at the Shipley Nature Center has been voted down by the City Council.
Councilman Tom Harman said beetles have destroyed many of the Monterey pines that cover four acres of the 18-acre nature site, across from the Park Bench Cafe on Golden West Street. He suggested clearing the area and developing a program for residents to dedicate trees in memory of a loved one or for community service projects.
Councilman Dave Garofalo, after hearing the project could cost $50,000, voiced opposition: “I’d rather see the money go toward making sure the youth sports complex happens faster.”
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