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Jamestown City Forester: 50% of Trees Damaged in June Storms, Decade Recovery Expected

By Payton Gall Jun 30, 2025 | 12:46 PM

Fallen tree in Jamestown's Klaus Park

Jamestown’s city forester tells the Jamestown Sun that at least 50% of the city’s trees were damaged in the June 20-21 storms, with every block losing trees. Green ash, linden, and spruce suffered the worst damage. Many trees appear stable but are actually leaning and could fall with more wind or rain. Residents should inspect trees for splits and subtle leaning that indicates root damage. The city expects cleanup to take years, with a full decade needed for the urban forest to recover from this devastating impact.

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