New Arboretum Tree Census Reveals Ways To Protect Chicago Region’s Urban Forest

Jul 30, 2021 ● By Sheryl DeVore

In the past decade, millions of ash trees have died in the Chicago region, with more likely to die in another 10 years. Meanwhile, the percentage of invasive species continues to rise, causing harm to the region’s ecosystems. Trees continue to provide numerous benefits for humans and wildlife, and there’s much individuals can do to improve and maintain a healthy urban forest.