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Oak wilt risk management

Kalamazoo

Summary

Board members flagged that clearing during the April–June season risks spreading oak wilt, which surged in Kalamazoo last year. Stumps need to be ground, pulled, or painted to stop the disease, and the applicant agreed to remove stumps.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Surrounding oak trees and property owners are protected if the disease doesn't take hold on the cleared site.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingMar 24, 2026approved

Natural Features Protection Review Board - Mar 24, 2026

Board members flagged that clearing during the April–June season risks spreading oak wilt, which surged in Kalamazoo last year. Stumps need to be ground, pulled, or painted to stop the disease, and the applicant agreed to remove stumps.

Related development

conditions-required

Westgate Sports Complex - Phase 1

Roughly 15 acres of trees come down for the sports complex, with preserved woodland along the north line and on steep east slopes; clearing starts only after April 1 site plan review, and Phase 2 (building, parking, landscaping) returns to the board later.

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