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CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT
Community Development Division
April 26, 2011
Christina Morgan
160 Bridle Path
North Andover, MA 01845
RE: Removal of a lightning damaged tree within the buffer zone of a wetland resource area.
This is a follow up letter pertaining to your request to remove the one (1) large maple tree which
was clearly struck by lighting and has twisted and now leans toward the house. The tree was
identified during a site inspection conducted by the Conservation Department on April 25, 2011 to
review the location of the tree to be removed and its distance to the wetland resource area. Upon
review of the site it was determined that this tree is located within the 25 No-Disturbance Zone
pursuant to the North Andover Wetlands Protection Bylaw (C. 178 of the Code of North
Andover). Removal of vegetation, including pruning and cutting, is prohibited within the No-
Disturbance Zone except in rare circumstances, such as for safety. Please see the attached
photographs.
Due to the fact that the tree has been struck by lightning, has begun to twist and break, and is in
close proximity to the house and walkway, the Conservation Department permits the removal to
prevent possible injury or property damage. The removal activity shall be limited to the one tree
identified and photographed during the site inspection.
The approved cutting will be subject to the following conditions:
❖ No machinery shall enter the 25' No-Disturb Zone.
❖ No work shall occur in resource areas.
❖ All tree limbs, brush, and other debris materials shall be taken off site and disposed of
properly.
❖ The stump shall not be removed and shall be left in place.
Upon completion of removal, all disturbed areas shall be properly stabilized.
❖ The applicant shall notify this department immediately following completion of work for a
final site inspection.
1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845
Phone 978.688.9530 fax 978.688.9542 Web www.townofnorthondover.com
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Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further questions or concerns in this
regard.
Sincerely,
NORTH ANDOVER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Heidi Gaffney
Conservation Field Inspector
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Tree Permitted to be Removed
1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845
Phone 918.688.9530 fax 918.688.9542 Web www.townofnorthandover.com