September 12, 2002

Next Clearcut?

Some neighbors on the south west side of Tyee Golf Course in Des Moines have received post cards from the Port announcing that the Port will be cutting trees south and west of the golf course for a month starting Sept. 16 as an aviation safety measure.

That's odd. The golf course is 150 feet lower than the runway. Those must be some mighty tall trees. The Port notice doesn't say precisely where this is, just on Port and State property near the golf course. What Port property? What State property? A month worth of logging is a lot of logging. Do they have a logging permit? Are the trees in the Des Moines watershed? Have they done environmental studies?

Those who are concerned about this issue are encouraged to call Rachel Garsen at 248-6851.


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September 6, 2002
Dear Resident,
Notice of Tree Removal. At the direction of the Federal Aviation Administration, the Port of Seattle will be removing some trees that pose a danger for aircraft take-offs and landings near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The trees are located on property owned by the Port and the state to the west and south of Tyee Golf Course, near South 196th Street and South 196th Place.

We expect the work to start on Sept. 16 and take up to four weeks to complete.

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Garson, Port of Seattle, at 248-6851.