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Mr. Michael Obleunis <br />Bank Erosion <br />Page 2 <br />The question about removing the trees, is a tough one. On one hand the trees <br />do help prevent erosion by intercepting and slowing rain drops and the roots' <br />do help stabilize and hold the existing soil. They do also, however add <br />considerable weight to the bank, and as they continue to tip towards the <br />river, increase slumping - especially when falling over. my recommendation is <br />if the trees appear to be -stabile and not in danger of sliding down the bank <br />or tipping over, leave them, but keep them pruned to reduce weight and <br />shading. If the tree is close to failure, remove but leave the stump and <br />roots in place. <br />Planning will be a big part of this project. Proceed in phases and complete <br />each phase before starting another. <br />These are merely recommendations and are not the only solutions. It may also <br />be beneficial to check with several different private land landscapers, grade <br />contractors, and tree services for other options and opinions. <br />If this project extends into the floodway of the St.Joseph River, a Division <br />of Water, IDNR permit may be needed. Contact them at (317) 232-4160. <br />Please call with questions. Good Luck. <br />for land sake, <br />J T. Law <br />Resource specialist <br />enclosures <br />