WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) — Select ash trees in the City of Watertown will be removed as part of tree maintenance efforts.
The City of Watertown has confirmed that winter tree maintenance efforts are scheduled to begin this week. This will include the removal of select ash trees.
According to the City, Department of Public Works Buildings and Ground staff will begin removal of specific City owned ash trees as a preventative measure to protect healthy trees from the invasive Emerald Ash Borer. These removal efforts will take place in various neighborhoods, parks and playgrounds.
The Emerald Ash Borer was originally found in the City of Watertown in October 2019, which started the City’s EAB Strategy and Management Plan. The plan includes the removal of specific ash trees and chemical treatment of specimen trees.
Additionally, once trees are removed the site will be inspected for the potential of replanting efforts.
These tree removal efforts are in additional to typical winter tree pruning and tree removal efforts such as the City’s annual Young Tree Pruning Program set to take place during the winter months.
To learn more about the City’s tree replanting efforts, watch ABC50’s interview with Watertown City Planner Michael DeMarco below:
LATEST STORIES:
- Hot Pockets recalled, they may contain hard plastic and glass
- Health officials identify the UK Variant of COVID-19 in Tompkins County
- President-elect Biden announces picks for science team as security tightens ahead of inauguration
- Buffalo Kickoff Live: 5 questions with Bills Owner/Team President Kim Pegula
- ”We got no stops” Jim Boeheim following loss at Pittsburgh
Stay up-to-date by liking ABC50 on Facebook.