Tough decision on street tree made easier

Dutch elm disease renders the verdict at NW 24th and Pettygrove

The elm tree was topped last week.

A large elm tree at Northwest 24th and Pettygove is down, a victim of the city’s zealous installation of ADA ramps at all intersections and/or a touch of Dutch elm disease, you be the judge.

According to Portland Bureau of Transportation spokesperson Dylan Rivera:

“PBOT seeks to preserve all street trees we encounter thro…