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Butternut Tree

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The tree, possibly a butternut-walnut hybrid, grew massive, nourished by the rich loam near the Sacramento River. Its dark green canopy, visible from the freeway bridge, spread more than 100 feet wide, and measured 22 feet around its trunk. Read the final settlement.

November 22, 2010

Meeting of the West Sacramento Conservancy with city of West Sacramento’s Arborist Dena Kirtley.
The discussion centered around appropriate areas where the trees could be planted. Since the area should be accessible to the public and have already established irrigation systems. Areas being suggested but not limited to are:
    The Port of West Sacramento
    The Barge Canal Access
    The Riparian habitat around Lake Washington (off Lake Washington Blvd)
    Bridgeway Lakes Park
    Gateway Oaks Park
    Rollin Hensley Park area
Other suggestions are Bee’s Lake (Babel Slough) and the developing California Indian Museum located on the northside of town. The above list will be reviewed with city staff to see what areas are feasible.
West Sacramento Conservancy
est 2001