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Bismarck to remove half its boulevard ash trees in response to emerald ash borer infestation

Updated Oct 30, 9:08 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

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The emerald ash borer was confirmed in Bismarck in August, prompting a long-term management plan for city trees. [City of Bismarck] [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
Over the next four to five years, approximately half of the boulevard ash trees in public rights of way will be removed, prioritized by tree condition, structural concerns, and public safety. [City of Bismarck] [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
The city forester stated this amounts to approximately 2,600 trees being removed. [KX News]
Ash trees make up a little more than 20 percent of the trees in Bismarck. [KX News]
Remaining boulevard ash trees will be treated with insecticide on a three-year cycle to slow tree loss and stagger future losses. [City of Bismarck] [KX News] [KFYR-TV]
The city is committed to replanting trees where removals occur, though the detailed replanting plan is still being finalized. [City of Bismarck] [KFYR-TV]
Bismarck commissioners approved $500,000 for the ash tree removal project. [KFYR-TV]

What is the detailed replanting plan, including tree species, locations, and timeline?
Where will the removed wood from thousands of trees be disposed of or repurposed?
When will the removal and treatment operations begin?

City of Bismarck: Official city announcement detailing the management strategy combining phased removals with insecticide treatment to minimize neighborhood impact over time. Read it →
KX News: Quantifies the scope as 2,600 trees and emphasizes resident input, providing contact information for people to report trees for consideration. Read it → · Ads
KFYR-TV: Frames the plan as a responsible management approach and notes the city's commitment to replanting despite details still being finalized. Read it → · Ads
Bismarck Tribune: Brief summary noting the emerald ash borer discovery and the decision to remove about half the boulevard ash trees. Read it → · Paywall
Bismarck Source: Explains the emerald ash borer's damage mechanism and extends the regional context to surrounding Burleigh and Morton counties. Read it →
KFYR-TV: Focuses on the budget aspect, reporting commissioners approved $500,000 for the removal project. Read it → · Ads

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