Oak tree wilt hits Oak Hill Cemetery

Parks & Rec board grapples with green lights, pool blues, and old oak trees that will require more than a yellow ribbon

By Amy H. Peterson - Staff Writer

Posted 9/15/22

At Monday evening’s Parks & Rec board meeting, Roger Hash, Parks Maintenance supervisor, informed the board that around 33 trees at Oak Hill cemetery are afflicted with the fungal disease …

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Oak tree wilt hits Oak Hill Cemetery

Parks & Rec board grapples with green lights, pool blues, and old oak trees that will require more than a yellow ribbon

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