EAB Headlines

Kane County destroying 100 trees infested with ash borer
Crews target infested site in preserve near Wasco
By William Presecky- Chicago Tribune
March 13, 2008

"Work crews with the Kane County Forest Preserve District this week began cutting and burning dozens of trees infested with the voracious emerald ash borer, a tree-killing insect plaguing much of the Chicago region.

Removal of the 100 ash trees, concentrated near the entrance to Campton Forest Preserve on Town Hall Road south of Wasco, is expected to be completed by Friday, said Drew Ullberg, the district's director of natural resources..."

Village of Lombard institutes permit process to remove trees on private property
March 19, 2008

"In order to detect and monitor the possible spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), the Village of Lombard has revised its trees and shrubs ordinance to include a no-cost permitting process for the removal of trees on private property.

While the borer has not yet been found in Lombard, the village's forestry division has kept a vigilant watch on the green and white ash trees within the village..."

Tinley fights to protect trees from emerald ash borers
March 9, 2008
By Kristen Schorsch, The SouthtownStar

"Village trustees are considering a measure that would give Tinley Park police the power to regulate how firewood is transported in and out of the village. Tinley Park also might apply for federal money to help restock its tree supplies if the village removes dozens of sick trees, among other things, public works director Dale Schepers said.

The ordinance, which the village will consider during the next 30 days, also would allow Tinley Park to remove any infected trees on private properties, such as the trees in your back yard..."