Thanks, the tree that appears dead is an Ash tree and has been dropping limbs. I am concerned about safety and damage to vehicles, people parked or walking nearby.

It apprear that the wrong tree was removed and the dead tree was not removed. The Ash tree I referred to in front of 5105 Starsplit Lane as is the younger (3 year old) dead tree. I have attached photos. I am still concerned about safety. One photo shows a similar younger tree in the background thriving with leaves, while the younger tree at 5105 Starsplit Lane is dead. Its branches are brittle and easily snap when bent. Please remove both trees. Thank you.

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WE WILL ADD THE ASH TREE TO THE EAB PROGRAM AND NOTIFY THE CONTRACTOR ABOUT THE DEAD REPLACEMENT TREE.

I've not seen any movement on this matter, although a tree directly across from 5105 Starsplit Lane was removed after I initially reported the trees I'm concerned about. Was this coincidence or error?. The tree in front of 5105 Starsplit Lane is dangerous. What is needed to remove it? Thank you.

Ed Barnett

THE RESIDENT HAD THAT TREE REMOVED. THIS ASH TREE IS SCHEDULED FOR REMOVAL THIS WINTER, UNDER OUR EAB PROGRAM.

It’s been noted that the tree is scheduled for removal, this winter, under the EAB program. Not sure when in winter this will occur.

The large tree has been removed. I’m believing grinding the stump will occur the next few weeks —unclear about the young, newly plant dead tree.

Chris L.,
The tree was removed but several weeks have passed and the tree stump has not been grinded. My neighbor across the street also had a tree removed and stump grinded very soon after. Is there a tree grinding schedule?

ASH TREE WAS REMOVED.

This issue was recategorized from Tree Concern to Tree stump removal.

STUMP TO BE REMOVED BY CONTRACTOR

The remaining stump has not been removed despite being on the stump removal list for more than 3 months. What is the contractor’s schedule?

I’ve not received a response to a June 2019 comment regarding the tree stump removal. What is the contractor’s schedule for this work. It’s bee nearly a year since the tree was removed. A neighboring tree had its stump removed weeks after the tree was taken down. Why is this tree different?

Chris L,
I’ve not received a response to a June 2019 stump removal request. The tree at 5105 Starsplit Lane was removed in December 2018 and assigned to a stump removal contractor (list??) in March 2029. Please provide the schedule for grinding the stump. The tree has been removed for 8 months and an unsightly stump remains.
Edward B.

* Assigned to a removal contractor (list) in March 2019.

I’ve not received a response re: grinding the tree stump. Is Chris L. still the person managing this work? The work was supposedly routed to a subcontractor. What’s the schedule for the work? It’s been over a year and the stump is unsightly.

Ed Barnett

Item closed.

This issue was recategorized from Tree stump removal to Street Tree Replacement.

Thank you for submitting your tree concern to the Howard County Department of Public Works. Our staff will investigate this issue and respond.

Thank you for reporting a street tree concern to DPW/Bureau of Highways. In response to your request, street tree(s) replacement has been completed at this location. This concern will now be closed in TellHoco. If you have any questions, please contact the Bureau of Highways at 410-313-7450.

Thanks for fixing this request!