WRITE TO THE DPD!

Seattle School District has been halted for the time being from killing an Urban Forest.

To continue to hold the Chain-saws at bay, Save The Trees-Seattle needs help.

What to do?

Write to the:
Department of Planning and Development.
700 5th Avenue, Suite 2000, P.O. Box 34019, Seattle WA 98124-4019
Attention: Tamara Garrett, Permit #3009549 Ingraham High School Renovation.

What to say:

With passion write of the importance of trees to the City of Seattle, to Education and to the Citizens of Seattle.

Things that are important to include:

FACTS:

Air pollution and Smog in Seattle, and that trees are a natural filter. (IF YOU KNOW PERCENTAGES PLEASE INCLUDE THEM)

Drains overflowing and landslides in areas where trees have been removed; PLEASE NAME SPECIFIC AREAS.

Current trend to remove trees leaves less green space, again give examples and if possible before and after pictures.

Note the aesthetic quality of mature trees instead of small saplings that die out.

The following are places to find facts and figures to write what you are most passionate about. We do not want every letter to sound the same, a form letter will not do here. Each letter must point out specific's about the Ingraham project that are important in regards to Why the TREES SHOULD BE SAVED AND THE PROJECT MOVED ELSEWHERE ON SITE. There are other issues you may also note, (piece meal projects, parking problems etc.) but our PRIMARY CONCERN is to keep the TREES.

To find out more about the project itself go here:

http://www.seattleschools.org/area/facilities/BEXIII/Ingraham/2nd_revision_IngrahamSEPAChecklist.pdf

http://www.seattleschools.org/area/bex/ingraham/IHS_SEPA_Decision_080723.pdf


To find out what the Mayor's Urban Forestry Management Plan says go here:

http://www.seattle.gov/environment/documents/Final_UFMP.pdf


To find other info:

Benefits of Trees:
http://www.seattle.gov/environment/documents/UrbanTreeBenefits.pdf

http://www.scenic.org/tree

Tree Regulations in Seattle:
http://www.seattlechannel.org/videos/video.asp?ID=2010840
http://www.seattle.gov/dpd/codes/Tree_Landscaping_Regulations/Overview/default.asp

Check things out, write a knowledgable letter and help SAVE THE TREES.

Thanks.