Macomb, IL – Macomb and Ameren CIPS plan to team up on a tree replacement program. Nearly 80 trees that are near power lines will be removed. Right now, the trees could damage power lines, plus some of the trees have been damaged because they've been cut into "V" shapes or laterally pruned to make way for the lines. Ameren will probably remove the tops during December and the city will remove the trunks late in the winter. The company will pay the city $7,600, which the city will use to buy shorter trees that will not grow into the power lines. The new trees could be planted in those same locations if it's suitable and if it's okay with adjacent property owners. If not, the city could plant some trees in different locations. Aldermen will be asked to approve the program Tuesday night.
Tree Replacement Program Proposed
