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Tree commission reports 200 trees planted; plan to remove 77 ash trees over 10 years
Summary
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.
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.
Horn said the commission planted 200 trees in the year — 186 street trees and 14 park trees — and condemned 10 park trees and 32 street trees that were dead or dying. He also outlined a plan to remove 77 ash trees in borough parks over a 10‑year period because they are vulnerable to emerald ash borer.
Council thanked the commission and invited questions; none were recorded in the transcript portion provided. Horn emphasized that improved contractor requirements led to higher‑quality plantings this year.
Next steps: the commission's removal plan for ash trees is intended to be implemented over 10 years; funding sources and schedule details were not included in the presentation on the public record.
