The Town of Silver City has reached an agreement with the Lloyds, whose property is adjacent to the Silver City Museum. The agreement calls for the preservation of the large Silver Poplar tree in the Town of Silver City Museum courtyard. The Siberian Elm tree will be removed from the courtyard. The elm tree was examined by the Extension Service and determined to be infected with “slime flux” disease, which will eventually kill the tree and make it a public hazard.
The mature, healthy Silver Poplar tree will stay in place. The Town will continue to work with tree specialists to ensure proper tree maintenance, minimizing any impact on the neighboring property and the Museum.
James Marshall, Assistant Town Manager, expressed satisfaction with the resolution and with the response from the community: “The Town appreciates the passion that was expressed over the last several days for Silver City and the landscaping at the Silver City Museum. The Town received close to 100 emails and phone calls regarding the trees at the museum. We believe the agreement that has been reached satisfies overall public desire as to the future of the Museum courtyard.”
If you would like more information about this topic, please contact James Marshall at asstmgr@silvercitynm.gov.
The Silver City Museum creates opportunities for residents and visitors to explore, understand, and celebrate the rich and diverse cultural heritage of southwestern New Mexico by collecting, preserving, researching, and interpreting the region's unique history.