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Harrisburg removes dead trees on Market Street with plans to plant even more

Crews cut down dead and dying trees on Market Street on Thursday morning.

Harrisburg is doing a little spring cleaning of its own as it replaces a number of dead and dying trees.

Starting on Wednesday, the city Parks and Recreation Department crews began cutting down around 30 dead trees along Market Street with plans to plant 50 new ones.

Focusing on the section of Market Street between Cameron and 15th streets, the city will remove trees, many of which were planted beneath power lines, and have been topped over the years to provide clearance.

“These trees were not supposed to be planted in this area,” said Sasha Ross, Harrisburg parks maintenance supervisor. “Now we won’t have to cut around power lines and make the trees look uneven.”

Along with volunteer assistance from PP&L Electric, the city will be working to remove trees through Friday.

The city will then plant new cherry trees in the area. A planting date has not yet been determined, but Parks and Recreation officials hope to begin in late April, according to a statement.

According to the city, the goal is to contribute to the tree canopy cover across Harrisburg, helping to improve air quality and reducing cooling costs.

“Any time you see a street full of beautiful trees, it’s something spectacular,” Ross said. “It makes you smile, or at least, I know I smile. So, I’m pretty sure city residents will love to see it as well.”

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