The village announced the program July 21, 2026. It is open to all Channahon residents on a first-come, first-served basis. That means residents may request trees, but distribution will depend on when requests are made and whether trees remain available.

How the program works

Residents may request as many as two trees for each property, provided there is enough suitable parkway space. The program applies to replacement parkway trees, placing the focus on trees associated with the village’s public streetscape.

Applicants can identify their top three preferred species from the village’s approved list. The Village of Channahon makes the final species selections, so a resident’s preferred choice is a request rather than a guarantee of the tree ultimately provided.

Properties governed by a homeowners association may have additional restrictions. Residents on those properties may need to comply with association requirements along with the village’s conditions for the program.

Restoring the tree canopy

The village says the program is meant to restore and enhance Channahon’s tree canopy after parkway-tree removals caused by Emerald Ash Borer infestations and storms. The no-cost replacement program gives residents a way to restore street-tree coverage without paying for the trees themselves.

The species-selection process also gives the village control over the final mix of plantings. By asking residents to select preferred species while retaining final approval, the program is designed to support a more diverse and resilient canopy as Channahon replaces trees lost to infestation and weather damage.

Residents should account for the program’s limited-availability structure when deciding whether to request a tree. The village announcement does not state the total number of trees available or identify an application deadline. It does establish that requests will be handled first come, first served and that each property may receive up to two trees, subject to parkway space and the village’s final species selections.