There is an "X" painted on, or a ribbon wrapped around the village parkway tree adjacent to my property. What does that mean?
The "X" painted on, or ribbon wrapped around, the village parkway tree adjacent to your property indicates that the village Forester has positively confirmed the tree is infested or is diseased and thus weakened, requiring the tree's removal. Most likely the tree is an ash tree infested by the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Village Forestry staff is removing the tree as recommended by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to slow the spread of EAB infestation.

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1. Why is my tree being removed?
2. How many Ash trees does the Village own? What is the Village response plan to the EAB infestation?
3. Instead of removal can the Ash trees be treated? I have heard of new insecticidal treatments?
4. There is an "X" painted on, or a ribbon wrapped around the village parkway tree adjacent to my property. What does that mean?
5. When will the tree removed be replaced?
6. What species of replacement tree will the Village Forester plant?
7. Where will the replacement tree be planted?
8. Who completes the inspection, removal and replanting work?
9. Do I need to water or do other maintenance?
10. Will the Village charge me for the cost of village-owned parkway tree removal and replacement?
11. What about the ash trees on my property?
12. Who can I contact if I have additional questions?