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Village to plant 349 new trees

Forestry crews and contractors will begin planting 349 trees across the Village this month.

About 75 of the new trees will be planted in the medians of the 900, 1000, 1100 and 1200 blocks of North Kenilworth Avenue, where 97 trees were removed this year because of declining condition and age.

More than 30 different species of trees will be planted this spring, as foresters focus on species diversity as a way to prevent the widespread loss that can occur when an urban forest lacks variety and becomes susceptible to outbreaks like Dutch elm disease and the emerald ash borer.

The Village will water the young trees for the first season. Residents are urged to store Village watering bags in the fall and use them in future years to help the trees on their parkways stay strong during their most vulnerable early years.

For more information on tree care in the Village visit www.oak-park.us/trees.