The landscape along Anderson Lakes Parkway looks dramatically different in recent weeks, as a City of Eden Prairie tree removal project has removed many of the ash trees that previously lined the north side of the road near Anderson Lakes Park Reserve.
The project is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to combat the emerald ash borer (EAB), a bug that is winning its battle over ash trees in town, as described in Mark Weber’s recent article.
The city’s tree-felling project along Anderson Lakes Parkway and the nearby trail that runs from Neill Lake Road to Amsden Way is scheduled to last throughout the month, with occasional trail closures and minor traffic delays. The EAB-infested trees that are being removed will be replaced with various tree species at a 1:1 ratio in the spring. The project is funded by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Eden Prairie has additional information about the emerald ash borer on its website.
