For current status of all trees in process, see the Trees page of this website.
HCA also recently requested contractor recommendations and estimates for possible clusterwide trimming of trees that appear to be in direct contact with and potentially damaging to private residences.
For general information on related community and resident issues and responsibilities, see the November 2-3, 2012 Washington Post Real Estate Section article entitled "Who's Responsible When a Tree Falls?" by Washington, D.C. attorney Benny L. Kass.
Tree Action Plan Phase 2 to address additional higher risk trees clusterwide has been discussed but not yet approved by HCA. It could include those trees that may require more detailed inspection and professional testing using the industry standard Instrumenta Mechanic Labor GmbH (IML) Resistograph System from Germany to measure and record tree wood conditions. HCA contractors recently used Resistograph tools on a newly identified higher risk Block 1 tree to document suspected hidden problems and to provide clear evidence for removal approval. If established and HCA approved, Phase 2 could begin in 2013.
Visit this website for future action plan updates.