Montgomery Community Media

The Emerald Ash Borer is a beetle responsible for the destruction of ash trees in 25 states, including Maryland. The beetle feeds on the trees causing them to die within three years. The Montgomery County Parks department has been working to eradicate this beetle from parkland, necessitating the removal of 1,800 Ash trees this year. […]

After hearing from concerned residents, Councilmember Roger Berliner will hold a “community conversation” with National Park Service Superintendent Kevin Brandt about a potential hazard tree removal at C&O Canal National Historical Park in November. Brandt will explain why NPS believes tree removal might be required to protect the general public. The locations that will be discussed […]

Ralph Vines of the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection, cautions people about hiring unlicensed contractors. This is particularly important as many county residents still are repairing homes damaged in the derecho as well as removing fallen trees. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

Pickup of tree debris around Montgomery County from the June 29 storm continues. So far, the county has removed 22,000 tons of debris from snow emergency routes. Steven Suprata, storm operation center manager, reminds residents they are only collecting mixed debris. He said it will take several weeks to complete this job.

Eric Friedman, director of the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection, offers advice on how to avoid falling victim to unlicensed contractors and tree removal companies in the aftermath of the recent storm.