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Council hears rising tree-management needs and Emerald Ash Borer risk; U of M to help survey

Crookston City Council / Parks & Recreation Budget Review · September 13, 2025
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Summary

Parks staff flagged a growing urban-forest challenge: many boulevard ash trees face Emerald Ash Borer risk. Staff said they are coordinating a GIS survey funded by the University of Minnesota extension to inventory diseased trees and plan removals and replacements.

Crookston City parks staff told the council they are preparing for increased tree-removal and replacement work due to Emerald Ash Borer and other threats, and that the city will work with the University of Minnesota extension on an inventory and GIS-based…

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