Not sure when you should contact the forestry division?

Here's a list of common questions and topics that a resident would direct to our forestry division.

• Village tree planting or parkway tree maintenance program
• Where can I find the Village Tree List?
• I need an arborist to come out and take a look at my parkway tree.
• I think my parkway tree is dead. Please confirm.
• My parkway tree has a broken branch/limb.
• My parkway tree has been damaged.
• My parkway tree needs to be trimmed.
• There is a hornet (or other) nest in my parkway tree.
• Tree removal inquiries
• General forestry questions

When reporting concerns about the parkway trees, please be sure to provide the address, the location of the tree in question and details about the concerns you have. Concerns can be emailed to lfehrman@lith.org.

Cost Share Tree Program

The parkway Tree Replacement Program allows residents to either hire their own contractor to replace the Village parkway tree or replace the tree themselves and receive a rebate for replacement costs of up to a maximum amount of $250. Rebate amounts are based on the caliper size of tree planted. The program will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to limited funding availability. Please see the attachment below for the full details of the program.

Stump Removal and Tree Replacement Plan

Like many communities throughout the state of Illinois, the Village suffered the loss of nearly 2,000 parkway trees in recent years due to the Emerald Ash Borer infestation. In late 2016, the Village Board directed staff to pursue an aggressive three-year removal and replacement program. In 2019, through in-house efforts and contractor partnerships, the last remaining 440 of these trees were replaced, thus successfully completing the program. If you have any questions regarding this program, please call Public Works at 847-960-7500.

Tree Trimming

The Village is on a five-year pruning cycle for the parkway trees. The trees are trimmed to promote upward growth and remove deadwood, prevent vehicles from striking branches, and allow clearance for safe passage on sidewalks. Trimming is done by trained village staff under the supervision of a Certified Arborist.

The winter months are the best time to prune and remove damaged or dead branches from your trees. Wounds heal faster when they are done before the spring growth. Not only is it important to trim your trees at the proper time, it is also important to trim using the correct method. Proper pruning techniques ensure that the minimal amount of wounding and crown reduction are done.

See the Tree Owner's Manual below for more information on tree maintenance.

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