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jcdudeman t1_j53ze9z wrote

You could read this State of the Park report: http://www.hamiltonparkconservancy.org/state-of-the-park-2020/

Or watch this HPNA presentation last October by a horticulturist at the 12:45 mark: Link in main page of https://hpna.wildapricot.org/

In summary, the soil is too compact and dead because of heavy foot traffic and the thick canopy blocking out all the sunlight. The solution then is to prune, aerate soil, and sod. Grass that could withstand human activity needs lot of sun. City needs to determine the scope of the project, put out a proposal, then get contractors to bid. After all that, work could only be done in warmer weather.

What you can do: Reach out to the mayor's office to get him to prioritize this. HPNA could only legally do so much; the rest is up to the City.

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TrumpsBadHombres t1_j54votd wrote

So interesting about the ground being so compacted! I always knew there was some reason - but now I know the reason! Thank you

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Mission-Trouble7900 t1_j56odqs wrote

You provide links with information, give a summary on the topic and provide an answer to fix the issue. You should be in politics, would get more done for the country

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mickyrow42 t1_j554jkr wrote

> …most of the trees in Hamilton Park are suffering from serious issues that either indicate or significantly impact their overall health and condition. Almost every tree exhibits some degree of fungal infection, a number of trees have open cavities and cankers, and both girdling roots and root rot symptoms have been observed.

ewww our trees have cankers. after skimming this report I guess just be glad there’s any living plant life. Also watch out for falling diseased branches.

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mooseLimbsCatLicks t1_j5890qt wrote

wtf? “. In the remediation plans of 2008, it was determined that no soil capping was necessary for the contamination in these areas since the future turf would grow thick and protect the public from any contaminants while holding the new, clean topsoil in place. However, due to complete turf decline, this protection no longer exists, and it is evident that a significant amount of that topsoil has been washed away by erosion. (It should be noted as well that as an added protection after remediation, to preserve the grass, these areas of the Park were designated for passive recreation only - a guideline that has never really been observed by the community or successfully enforced.)”

The soil is contaminated?

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mickyrow42 t1_j5d53ww wrote

This report is wild—the entire park seems to be in a state of near ecological collapse.

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