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Gardiner council approves removal of aging ash trees at Dearborn Park after arborist advice and emerald ash borer concerns
Summary
The City of Gardiner accepted the parks committee recommendation to remove two lower-level ash trees in Dearborn Park, citing professional arborist advice and the likely arrival of emerald ash borer; replacement species will be decided later.
The Gardiner City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 12 to remove two longstanding ash trees on the lower level of Dearborn Park as part of a broader park improvement project, following arborist recommendations and concern about emerald ash borer threats.
Robert Abbey, chair of the city’s Parks Committee, said the committee had followed the council’s earlier guidance to involve an arborist and assess tree health. "This is a park for the next generation of Gardiner folks," Abbey told the council, noting that protecting older trees during construction could require additional excavation and future rework…
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