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-2- �- <br /> Two ( 2) non-damaging tree insects seen in abundance in 1987 were <br /> carpenter ants and boxelder bugs. Both of these prompted many <br /> inquiring phone calls but neither pest incurs damage to trees. <br /> Gratefully absent in 1987 once again was the gypsy moth. This major <br /> pest, however, continues its spread across the U.S. incurring <br /> millions of dollars of damage to forests and urban landscapes . <br /> Special federal/state monitor testing will remain in 1988. <br /> CONTRACTED REMOVAL AND TRIMMING OF TREES <br /> The 1987 contract for removal of trees and stumps was again awarded <br /> to Bluemel 's Tree Service. The firm removed 45 diseased elm and oak <br /> trees from bounds View, 161 cubic yards of brush, eight potentially <br /> hazardous trees and four extra stumps. The average removal cost per <br /> tree was $130. 90. <br /> Bluemel 's gave reliable and competent service with no damage claims <br /> being lodged. <br /> Aspen, Inc. was contracted during the winter months to trim large <br /> trees in parks and on boulevards. In 1987, 104 such trees were <br /> trimmed by this firm with the use of a bucket truck, chipper, <br /> hauling truck and two trimmers . <br /> TREE AND SHRUB PLANTING ON PUBLIC LAND • <br /> Thirty-six ( 36) large trees were planted or transplanted on City <br /> land in 1987. Norway pine seedlings totaling 560 were planted in <br /> Silver View and Greenfield Parks. Shrubs planted in parks totaled <br /> 102 in 1987. <br /> Vandalism, root failure, theft and rodents accounted for the loss of <br /> 42 trees in parks. Additionally, many of the above-mentioned <br /> seedlings were killed because of the persistant drought conditions <br /> of early spring. <br /> • <br /> 411 <br />