The Town of Comox will be removing and repurposing five pine trees at the Comox Community Centre due to extensive damage to the parking lot, including crumbling asphalt and curbs.

"We take the removal of trees seriously," said Comox Mayor, Nicole Minions.

"There were no options for saving and replanting these trees. However, the tree stumps will be reused and woodchips will be repurposed at the disc golf location and for mulching tree wells throughout the Town's parks system."  

The work to remove the trees will happen in September after the bird nesting season.

Unfortunately, the existing trees' rooting system was unsuitable for the parking lot. However, Town staff have identified the option to replace the removed trees with eight new trees in another location on the grounds of the Comox Community Centre.  

Staff have identified 3 additional trees that are damaging the parking lot but do not require removal at this time. Under the direction of an arborist, selected roots will be removed to mitigate tripping hazards.

For more information, visit Town of Comox.