Restoration planning is underway as an effort to remove trees infected by the emerald ash borer in Wellington Bay Estates subdivision nears completion.
Parkside Landscaping has removed infected ash trees along First Avenue and Harbourview Crescent.
Prince Edward County says removal was required to prevent them from becoming a hazard to the public.
All stumps will be cut flush to ground level however, due to the proximity of underground utilities, conventional grinding of stumps will not be possible for the majority of removed trees.
The County is working with the respective utilities on a solution to this issue.
Replanting will occur over time with preference to properties participating in the Adopt a Tree program.
Click here to learn more about to participate in the Adopt a Tree program for replanting.
Replanting of trees will be completed in phases with a variety of species to avoid an even-aged monoculture forest, in compliance with the County’s Tree Management and Preservation Policy.
In situations where there is not suitable right-of-way space to accommodate a tree, alternate arrangements for planting nearby will be explored.
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