Some of our most beautiful evergreens are covered by ivy. I recently received a letter from a resident, John Chambers , lamenting the loss of a 100 foot fir tree. As it climbs, its roots feed off nutrients in a tree's sap. Ivy leaves act as sails, making the adverse effect of high wind stronger.
Solutions are easy.
Pull off the ivy, or cut the runners at the base of the tree. Trees are our city's hallmark and part of the heritage we will pass on. Photos from space nearly show LFP's boundaries by following the most forested area in the northwest section of Lake Washington. Please use this link to send your comments and questions to Mayor Dave , or send a note to the Mayor.