(Gazette photo) The city of Janesville is tackling its urban forest. In response to tree-ravaging insects, damaged vehicles and pedestrian complaints, city staff is undertaken an aggressive tree trimming plan. For about a year, the city has been surveying trees on terraces in residential areas to make sure they adhere to city ordinance. Moving alphabetically by street name, city staff has surveyed dozens of streets and sent residents several hundred orders to correct. Staff has made it as far as streets beginning with the letter “K”. They don’t expect to be done until next year.
