Winnetka Residents: April 21 Deadline for Tree Plantings on a Public Parkways

WINNETKA, IL - If you'd like to see a freshly planted tree sprouting on a public street in Winnetka, submit a request before it's too late.

Friday, April 21 is the deadline to ask the village for new foliage, according to a community update. Crews will be fulfilling requests by planting trees with 2 1/2 diameter trunks along public parkways. The service is free for residents, but those wanting larger trees must spring for the cost difference, officials said.

"The village of Winnetka takes great pride in its tree-lined streets and plentiful green space," they said, in a written statement. "Preserving the natural beauty of the community’s urban forest remains a top priority."

A forestry program has been active in Winnetka for many years. The village forester oversees reforestation, tree preservation, and tree maintenance.

Planting new trees falls within the program's reforestation initiative, which is designed to fill existing existing voids and/or replace dead or diseased trees on public property.

The village forester, in conjunction with the Environmental & Forestry Commission, has developed a Master Tree Planting List that contains tree species tolerant of urban conditions within Winnetka.

"Ultimately, the village forester is responsible for recommending the tree species best suited to each specific site and will implement watering programs when drought conditions arise," the Winnetka website says.

Contact the Village Forester at 847-716-3535 to request an application. A packet on Winnetka’s forestry procedures is also available for residents seeking additional information.

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