Phase 2 Of Ash Tree Removal To Begin Mid-Oct.

EAGAN, MN — Phase Two of ash tree removal in Eagan will begin mid-October, city officials said.

The tree removals are due to the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive pest that destroys primarily ash trees in cities across the country, including Eagan, the city said.

In Phase One of tree removal in 2020, over 300 untreated ash trees were removed, according to the city of Eagan.

Phase Two targets trees in neighborhoods west of Lexington Avenue between Cliff and Yankee Doodle roads, the city said. Residents of these neighborhoods with trees designated to be removed have been notified, according to city officials.

The trees that will be removed will be marked with a ribbon and a second notification will be sent to residents, the city said.

"The success of the previous phase of tree removals was encouraging, though many challenges remain,” Adam Schnaible, city forester, said. "The widespread nature of the infestation makes it difficult to predict where resources will be needed next. We need to remain flexible in our planning and carefully survey where damage is occurring before deciding where to focus our efforts."

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