Portions of Joyner Park pecan grove closed for pruning November 2-4

Weather permitting, the Town of Wake Forest will close portions of the pecan grove at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 2-4. The temporary closures are necessary to allow tree crews to safely prune several tree limbs and branches. The work is part of an ongoing effort to increase the lifespan of the pecan trees and reduce the risk to Joyner Park visitors.

Crews will cordon off the affected area within the pecan grove with yellow flagging tape. Visitors to Joyner Park are urged to use caution and maintain a safe distance from the work area.

Urban Forestry Coordinator Luke Devores said the Town is exploring possible uses for any usable wood that is cut down. The smaller limbs and branches are expected to be chipped up and distributed as wood chips.

For more information, contact Urban Forestry Coordinator Luke Devores at  [email protected].

The Town of Wake Forest provides this information as a public service. Planned closures and restrictions are necessary to allow for a variety of work. Dates, times, and work locations are subject to change due to inclement weather or last-minute changes in work schedules.