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Page 49 1 that are very near the fence. I mean, I'm not 2 hearing why so many other trees need to be removed. 3 I understand those large trees that could fall over 4 and damage the facilities, I understand why those 5 should be removed, but why so many other trees? 6 CHAIRMAN NEUER: Respectfully, those, 7 that's not part of tonight's testimony, that was part 8 of the witness's testimony in prior meetings. 9 MS. WHITMER: Oh, I'm sorry. 10 CHAIRMAN NEUER: No, that's okay. If you 11 could understand that, I'll direct the witness to 12 answer the question, but let's limit your 13 questioning, if you have any others, to what was 14 presented this evening. 15 MS. WHITMER: Okay. 16 CHAIRMAN NEUER: Mr. Futey, are you able 17 to answer the question? 18 MR. FUTEY: Yes, I mean, most of the 19 trees actually along with the fence line especially 20 along Prospect Avenue, they were already previously 21 removed because they were considered a hazard. The 22 previous forester reached out to PSE&G with that 23 concern. So they were removed because they were 24 dropping limbs and they were primarily ash trees 25 which are being affected by a number of ash --