Council discusses balancing access, ecological preservation at Bush’s Pasture Park 

Preserving Bush’s Pasture Park’s towering white oak trees while maintaining park access for visitors was the big topic of Monday’s Salem City Council meeting, with plans for safer and newly designated picnic areas, and possibly a new playground, under consideration.  

The discussion originated in a motion from Council President Linda Nishioka to provide more signs and map updates so visitors know where picnicking is encouraged and where city ecological restoration efforts are ongoing. 

The…