March 3, 2023

End of an elm

Photos by Daryl Marshke
Michigan Photography

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A diseased elm tree was removed from the Law Quad on Feb. 28. Campus Forester Michael Rutkofske said the tree, which was estimated at 65-70 feet tall and 100-120 years old, suffered from Dutch elm disease and the impact of nearby sidewalk construction a few years ago. It was removed because it was judged a safety hazard. This tree and a nearby one that was removed last year will be replaced at this location in the spring, Rutkofske said.

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Jerry Beland watches as Jack Richardson, both of Guardian Tree Service, cuts limbs from high atop the diseased elm.
Jack Richardson of Guardian Tree Service cuts limbs from a diseased elm.
Johnathon Combs of Guardian Tree Service removes part of a limb cut from the Law Quad elm tree.
Matt Prince of Guardian Tree Service works to remove the tree, bit by bit.
Workers from Guardian Tree Service take away limbs that were cut from an elm tree being removed from the Law Quad.
Jerry Beland of Guardian Tree Service carries away limbs.
Workers from Guardian Tree Service take down the final section of the diseased elm’s trunk.
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