More Ash Trees Coming Down in Frankfort

Say goodbye to more ash trees, folks. Eight-hundred more of the village’s trees infested by the emerald ash borer will have to come down, beginning this month.

The Village recently announced an update regarding their Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan approved in October 2012. The Public Works Department has continued the process of evaluating and removing ash trees rated in poor condition. During a review of all ash trees this past summer, it was determined that a total of 800 trees were marked in poor condition. These trees had deteriorated since the last review and would need to be removed.

All trees will be removed by Homer Tree Service, the low bidder for the project in the amount of $113,922.50. Stumps will be ground on all tree removal and the approved contractor will restore any damage, if incurred, to the lawn through this process.

Trees in poor condition will be removed by Homer Tree Service beginning this month, and tree removal will be completed by March 2015. New trees will be planted in early spring 2015. A variety of approved tree species will be planted throughout the community.

“Our Public Works Department continues to work diligently to review all ash trees throughout the year and remove those that are in poor condition,” said Frankfort Mayor Jim Holland.

If additional details if required regarding the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan, please contact Terry Kestel, Superintendent of Public Works at (815) 469-2177.