Summary
Presentations covered the emerald ash borer infestation and a timber harvest at Dinsmoor Woods due to red pine scale — tree pests reshaping the city's wooded lands.
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Last discussed Apr 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tree removal and management costs may affect the city's forestry budget.
Residents who use city woods and parks benefit from healthy, managed forests.
Ward 4 residents near Maple Avenue will face a stark visual change and trail impacts.
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City Council - Apr 2, 2026
Presentations covered the emerald ash borer infestation and a timber harvest at Dinsmoor Woods due to red pine scale — tree pests reshaping the city's wooded lands.
Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee - Mar 25, 2026
Ash trees killed by the borer are coming down citywide, and the city is choosing diverse, disease-resistant replacement trees rather than another monoculture mistake.
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