In the spring of 2012 two diseased fir trees were taken down in the Gold Coast Park, part of a stand of trees planted a dozen years ago. In the past years 5 trees have been removed by Alex Ploen with the help of GC-HHDA members. Trees were cut down, chopped up and stacked on the boulevard at the Park for removal by the City of Davenport. Approximately 10 Gold Coast residents participated in this project. Plans have not been finalized for replacement, although one maple was planted in 2011 with a grant from Tri-City Garden Club. Another fir tree is on the docket to be removed in 2013
