Will County Forest preserve planted cottonwoods within 10 feet of my property line in the 1990s. Today they, along with scrub vegetation, overhang my fence by about 20 feet. The preserve is an unmanaged mess that cannot be enjoyed by the public. I talked to the head of the preserve who claims this creates a vibrant eco system.
Some years ago, this land was bone dry and could easily have become an inferno. The cotton woods are tall enough to topple onto my roof. I am a paraplegic and fear for my safety. Does not the county have an obligation to balance the needs of their neighbors with their commitment to conservation?
Rod Klein 630.914.5221 rdklein1@comcast.net