Salem’s 2025 Tree Report shows the city now has 49,836 documented trees in parks and public rights of way. The report highlights several key projects from last year:
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- Emerald Ash Borer Planning: Salem continues preparing for the invasive emerald ash borer, first detected in Oregon in 2022.
- Urban Forestry Internships: With support from the U.S. Forest Service, the city launched a three-year program hiring six interns to help plant, water, prune, and remove trees while gaining career experience.
- Tree City USA Milestone: Salem is preparing to celebrate its 50th year as a Tree City USA community in 2026, making it the oldest Tree City USA in…