Private Elm Insurance Deadline is May 31
Once an elm tree is diagnosed with Dutch Elm Disease, the City of Evanston requires removal of the tree within 30 days. If the diseased tree is located on private property, the property owner must bear the cost of removal. This cost can range from approximately $1,000 for medium-sized trees, to over $4,000 for very large trees.
In order to avoid these unexpected costs, the City’s Parks/Forestry Division offers Dutch Elm Disease (DED) insurance to all Evanston property owners. This annual insurance covers only the tree removal costs if the tree becomes infected with Dutch Elm Disease, and is only for a one-year period. An insurance application and payment must be submitted to the City of Evanston Parks/Forestry Division no later than Thursday, May 31, 2012. Insurance ranges from $60 to $140 per tree per year.
More information and a link to the application form is available here.