A two-block stretch of Eastern Parkway will be closed for several hours over the next few days. Louisville Metro Parks crews are removing four pin oak trees that are reportedly diseased and damaged. The department will close Eastern Parkway between Baxter and Quadrant avenues from 9 am to 3 pm Tuesday through Thursday. Traffic will […]
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Christmas Tree Recycling Open Next Week
Louisville Metro Government will continue grinding Christmas trees into mulch next week.
New Wave Of Parkway Trees Being Planted
Another wave of tree planting for Louisville’s Olmsted Parkways system is underway.
Firewood Likely Brought Ash Borer to KY
Kentucky officials are keeping an eye on the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer. This tiny pest has killed ash trees throughout the northeastern United States and was recently spotted in the Bluegrass state. University of Kentucky entomologist Lee Townsend says humans are inadvertently spreading the borer when they transport firewood.
Forestry Division Completes First Tree Survey
The Kentucky Division of Forestry has completed its initial assessment of storm damage from the recent ice and wind storms, and private property owners could receive federal money for their damaged trees.
Mourning Trees Lost Here and Abroad
Nearly every tree in the park next to my apartment building snapped in half in the ice storm. But this is not as big of a deal as so many of the other losses people have faced, of course.
More Mulch? City Faces 2nd Round of Tree Debris
This week’s ice storm has snapped trees and scattered branches throughout the Commonwealth. It’s hard to tell yet what the outlook will be for Louisville’s parks and tree-lined streets.
Windstorm-Felled Trees Could Invite Invasives in Parks
Last week’s windstorm thrashed more than power lines. It tossed debris across city parks and took down hundreds of trees. Now, with new clearings and sunny spots, the parks are more vulnerable than ever to invasive species. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports.
Felled Trees in Parks Could Invite Invasives
Felled trees have also created new openings in previously shaded areas. Parks natural resources manager Bennett Knox says the priority, post-storm, will be making sure that no invasive species take root in the newly created sunny spots.
Researchers Hunting For Emerald Ash Borer
Researchers from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture are keeping a close eye on Northern Kentucky; they’re looking for the Emerald Ash Borer.