Tree commission reports 200 trees planted; plan to remove 77 ash trees over 10 years
Chip Horn, chair of the Tree Commission, told council the commission planted 200 trees this year (186 street, 14 park), condemned 42 dead/dying trees, and proposed removing 77 park ash trees over the next decade due to emerald ash borer.
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Chip Horn, chair of the Westchester Tree Commission, presented the commission's annual highlights to council, reporting changes to bid specifications to avoid unqualified contractors, direct owner outreach for planting permission, and improvements in planted‑tree quality.
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