HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-24 Public Comment - N. Poritz - Another Tree HuggerFrom:Noah and Leona Poritz
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Another Tree Hugger
Date:Saturday, November 2, 2024 10:52:15 AM
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Dear Honorable City Commissioners:
I am writing to support the life of a single tree. While a single tree is insignificant in the bigger
picture of our Bozeman community, it is a meaningfully important symbol of our willingness to place
nature on an equal footing as monetary gain. The tree I am referring to is the Ponderosa Pine that is
owned by Bozeman Exchange Associates, LLC and has grown along Main Street and N. 5th Avenue
for over one hundred years.
In our arid, east of the Divide, climate, Ponderosa Pine trees take a long time to reach maturity. This
species is not part of the climax forest community in our area. This tree was purposely planted over
ten decades ago and has yet to achieve maturity. We, as a society, value trees. Whether trees are
young saplings or over-mature relics of pre-Columbian times, we value them.
Please place this tree in the category of “Protected”.
Please value the symbolic importance of this Ponderosa Pine.
Please do not permit the intentional ending of this tree’s life.
Do not cut this tree down.
Respectfully,
Noah Poritz
1418 Maple Dr.
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-570-6888