TagFlight Corridor Safety Program(30)
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2021-11-15Port Partners with Hillgrove Cemetery to Preserve Flight Safety and South King County History
Drawhorn, Omie Several years ago, the Port of Seattle launched the Flight Corridor Safety Program. This ongoing program improves safety during takeoffs and landings at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) by replacing trees that have grown or will soon grow into the airport’s airspace with native, lower-height trees. This program helps the Port of Seattle meet -
2020-01-28Flight Corridor Safety Program 2019 contracts, agreements, and real property interests
Port of Seattle Commission agenda item requesting authorization for $5.9M to remove flight path obstructions (174 trees) around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, replant replacement trees, and acquire property rights for ongoing obstruction management. The program ensures FAA compliance and safe flight operations. -
Port of Seattle emails re. Hillgrove Cemetery
From: Milanese, Marco Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 1:08 PM To: Collins, Julie Cc: Gallagher, Clare; Halse, Katie; del Fierro, Sally; Wessels, Ralph; St. Louis, Stephen; Duffner, Bob; Maney, Chipper; Lyttle, Lance; Munden, Heather Subject: Hillgrove Cemetery Update for Commissioners Julie – Below is an update on the recent conversations Port staff and Commissioner Felleman -
2017-02-02Port of Seattle begins removal of 3000 trees near airport despite public outcry
02/02/2017 By Gwen Davis It has begun: the Port of Seattle started cutting down trees. Nearly 3,000 trees will be removed from SeaTac and surrounding areas by 2018. During this first phase of the project, the Port will cut trees on Port of Seattle property only. It will last until March 1. Replanting efforts — -
2017-01-31Port of Seattle will hold another open house regarding its 3,000 tree-cutting project
01/31/2017 By Gwen Davis Worried about the future of nearly 3,000 trees in SeaTac and surrounding areas? On Feb. 1, the Port of Seattle will hold another open house to discuss their tree-cutting plans, known as the “Airport Flight Corridor Safety Program”. The community has anxiously been hearing about the Port’s tree-cutting project over the past several months. -
2017-01-24
Port of Seattle to hold Flight Corridor Safety Program update, February 1, 6–8 p.m. at SeaTac Community Center
01/24/2017 SEATTLE – Join Port of Seattle staff at the third Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Flight Corridor Safety Program open house, February 1, from 6 – 8 p.m. at SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S. in SeaTac. The Port of Seattle’s Flight Corridor Safety Program and Replanting Plan replaces over-height trees with native, low-growing trees -
2016-11-26
People spoke and Port of Seattle listened: phase one of tree-cutting project will be modified
11/26/2016 By Gwen Davis The Port of Seattle held a commission meeting this past week, where commissioners heard passionate testimony from the public opposing it’s near 3,000 tree-cutting project. However, the Port listened to the public outcry over the past several months about the trees, and has modified part of the plan. Firstly, the Port -
2016-11-22Port plan to cut 3000 trees near SeaTac Airport met with angry reaction
Gwen Davis The Port of Seattle held a commission meeting Nov. 22 and their plan to cut nearly 3000 trees in the vicinity of SeaTac Airport was met with an emotional response. By Gwen Davis It’s on everyone’s mind: “You’re going to cut down 3,000 trees?! That’s crazy!” The Port of Seattle held an emotional