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Broadview public works outlines tree‑canopy losses and a $250,000 tree grant to plant about 100 trees
Summary
Director Matt Ames told trustees Broadview has lost canopy from pests, disease and age; staff have a tree inventory and plan to plant nearly 100 trees funded by a $250,000 tree grant while contracting out hazardous removals.
Director Matt Ames told the trustees that forestry and canopy management are among public works’ top ongoing responsibilities. “Broadview 2.2 square miles. We started with a tree canopy of more than 5,000 trees,” he said, then described losses from emerald ash borer, Dutch Elm disease and aging silver maples.
Ames said the village uses a tree‑inventory platform that records species, trunk diameter and condition so staff can prioritize pruning, monitoring and removals. For hazardous or complex removals (trees over power lines or too large for the village bucket truck) public works has contracted outside services.
On replanting, Ames said the village secured “a tree grant, for, 250,000,” and is planning to plant close to 100 trees in the coming weeks. He asked residents to help protect new plantings in parks and near schools.
Next steps: crews and contractors will proceed with prioritized removals, crews will plant trees funded by the grant and staff will continue using the tree‑mapping platform to schedule maintenance and replacements.
