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Tree board cites canopy erosion, highlights 557 plantings and emerald ash borer guidance

5899354 · January 2, 2025
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At its Jan. 2 meeting, the City of Evansville Tree Advisory Board reviewed a university canopy study showing canopy loss, noted 557 trees planted in 2024, discussed Emerald Ash Borer treatment guidance, and planned outreach and presentations to City Council.

The City of Evansville Tree Advisory Board on Jan. 2 discussed a university study that shows local tree canopy erosion and reviewed last year's planting work, saying the city planted 557 trees in 2024.

The study, conducted by Indiana University as part of a multi-city effort, identified the city's inner city and the northeast side ' roughly the Green River Road area ' as locations with particularly low canopy cover, board members said. "We planted 557 trees," Sean, a city staff member, said while reviewing the accomplishments report.

"One of our biggest problem areas... is the Northeast Side, which I will equate roughly to the Green River Road area," Mike, a Tree Advisory Board member, said. He noted many…

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