Why do you have to continuously reduce the height of trees?

As trees grow, they encroach on the navigable approach and departure airspace. As outlined in the FAA regulations and COMAR, we are required to ensure there is no obstructions or penetrations into this safely guarded airspace. Moving forward, M-NCPPC is committed to monitoring tree growth yearly in order to mitigate the long-term impact on the trees, surrounding environment, and protected airspace.  

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1. What is the College Park Airport Safety Project?
2. Why do trees have to be reduced in height?
3. Why do you have to continuously reduce the height of trees?
4. Is the intent of M-NCPPC to allow for larger aircrafts to use the College Park Airport?
5. What are Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs)? Did installing them result in more acreage of trees to be trimmed and/or removed?
6. When will trimming have to occur again?
7. How will M-NCPPC keep the public informed of future tree trimmings around the airport?
8. How can residents submit questions and/or feedback about this project?