• Flight Corridor Safety Program P5 Tree Cutting July 28, 2016

    Engineering drawing prepared by CH2M for the Port of Seattle's Sea-Tac International Airport Flight Corridor Safety Program, Phase 1 (sheet LD122, project U00225/664521, dated 07/28/2016). The plan shows Site P-5 tree removal, invasive species clearing, staging areas, and site access routes overlaid on an aerial photograph, with a detailed legend distinguishing selective tree removal, knotweed protection areas, wetlands, and clearing limits.
  • 2014-11-06

    Environment Committee agenda and draft minutes, November 6, 2014

    The Des Moines, Washington Environment Committee met on November 6, 2014 to review a proposed Tree Ordinance (Substitute Draft Ordinance 14-043-A), discussing topics such as critical areas, views, potential amendments, and fees. The committee also approved minutes from its September 18, 2014 meeting, during which staff presented updates on surface water management projects and budgets. Note: this document does not directly address Sea-Tac Airport noise policy.
  • 2014-06-01

    Vegetation management for your home

    This Puget Sound Energy brochure explains the company's vegetation management program, which focuses on trimming or removing trees near power lines to prevent outages and maintain reliable electrical service across Washington state. It outlines methods such as selective tree removal and directional pruning, and advises homeowners to avoid planting large trees beneath power lines or near electrical equipment. Residents are encouraged to call 811 before digging and to choose smaller native or ornamental trees suitable for planting near utility infrastructure.
  • 2002-09-06

    Notice of tree removal

    In September 2002, the Port of Seattle notified nearby residents that it would be removing trees located west and south of Tyee Golf Course, near South 196th Street, at the direction of the Federal Aviation Administration. The trees were identified as hazards to aircraft taking off and landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Work was scheduled to begin September 16, 2002, and was expected to last up to four weeks.