New trees on Pittsburgh’s North Shore to replace ones cut down for NFL Draft

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PITTSBURGH — New trees are being planted on the North Shore.

Channel 11 captured the new trees ready to be planted along streets near Acrisure Stadium on Thursday.

They’re replacements for the ones cut down to make room for the NFL Draft.

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The Pittsburgh Forestry Division removed nearly 100 trees and bushes for the Draft in April.

Up to 300 new trees are supposed to be planted in their place.

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