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Lake Bluff committee backs villagewide mailer and outreach on tree mulching and care
Summary
At its Oct. 21 meeting the Village of Lake Bluff Sustainability & Community Enhancement Committee heard from residents about 'volcano mulching' and oak wilt, and indicated support for a villagewide mailer and door-hanger that would include a full explanatory letter developed with arboretum input; staff will circulate drafts for review.
The Village of Lake Bluff Sustainability & Community Enhancement Committee indicated support Oct. 21 for a villagewide outreach effort to educate residents about harmful tree-care practices, including so-called "volcano mulching," after a resident reported identifying 220 parkway addresses where mulch or soil had been piled against tree bark.
The committee heard a presentation from resident George Russell, who said he walked the east side of the village and "came up with 220 addresses" where parkway trees were over-mulched. Russell urged the committee to send a full, addressed letter (not just a small door hanger) to encourage homeowners to change mulching practices. The committee discussed…
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