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March/April 1 2025 <br /> City of <br /> RR"AM S-S E Y F, <br /> RESID .. NT <br /> Why is the City Removing E <br /> So Many Boulevard Trees? <br /> In Ramsey's urban areas,particularly in the City's r► <br /> southeast quadrant,thousands of boulevard trees <br /> enhance neighborhoods with their beauty and shade, " <br /> p 7 <br /> while also providing benefits such as noise reduction, <br /> traffic calming and increased property values.However, <br /> the boulevards present challenging environments <br /> for these trees.They are exposed to threats from stray <br /> vehicles,damage caused by mowers and weed trimmers, <br /> as well as harmful effects from road salt and pollutants. <br /> Additionally,ash trees are now at risk due to the Emerald Ash Borer(EAB). ` <br /> You may have noticed that Public Works crews are removing trees in parks, <br /> along boulevards and possibly even from your yard that are near the street. <br /> The trees being removed from your yard are located within the 15-foot <br /> right-of-way and have been confirmed to be infested with the EAB.This <br /> invasive insect is responsible for killing ash trees throughout the eastern `' r <br /> Midwest.The beetle was first discovered in Ramsey a few years ago and has #I �` � f , <br /> since caused significant damage across the entire City.When an ash tree <br /> becomes infected,adult beetles lay their eggs inside the tree.The trees have "' <br /> little defense against the burrowing larvae and they typically die completely <br /> by the second season. <br /> Dead ash trees are notorious for their brittle limbs and dropping branches <br /> during windy conditions. For community member safety,Public Works r' '� p r ►'. <br /> crews continue to remove dead and infected ash trees in areas with the <br /> greatest concern for people being hit by falling limbs—especially boulevard <br /> trees over the sidewalks and in parks. t <br /> The City will increase its boulevard tree planting program in 2025. Still, vu <br /> unfortunately,for the next few years,ash trees will be removed from the ' <br /> City's landscapes faster than they can be replaced. <br /> More information about EAB is available on the City's website at +' <br /> www.cityoframsey.com/282.For additional details or questions on _ <br /> boulevard tree care and replacements,contact Parks&Assistant PublicIr <br /> `1 <br /> Works Director Mark Riverblood at mriverblood@cityoframsey.com or <br /> 763-433-9853. '' <br /> Photo by <br /> Jenna Martin - _ <br /> • • Corner <br /> 2025 Municipal Utility Rates and Charges 4 <br /> Spring Recycling Day Event 6 <br />