{"id":35759,"date":"2013-04-03T22:00:19","date_gmt":"2013-04-04T02:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=35759"},"modified":"2013-04-03T22:00:19","modified_gmt":"2013-04-04T02:00:19","slug":"citizen-match-ash-tree-removal-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2013\/04\/03\/citizen-match-ash-tree-removal-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Citizen-match Ash Tree removal program"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"FortNews release from Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation:<\/p>\n

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Citizen-Match Ash Tree Removal Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(April 3, 2013) – Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Director Al Moll was joined by Councilman Russ Jehl today to announce the new City of Fort Wayne Citizen-Match Ash Tree Removal Program.<\/p>\n

Although over 8,500 dead ash trees have been removed from the right of way in the City’s residential areas, there are still 5,000 more that need to be cut down and the process could take years to complete. Citizens who would like their tree removed immediately may hire a bonded and insured contractor and the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department will reimburse the citizen a portion of the cost, per the City reimbursement rate:<\/p>\n

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The Ash Tree Removal Application is located at www.fortwayneparks.org and the following guidelines apply to all submissions:<\/p>\n