Maine’s largest city is removing invasive trees from one of its public spaces to restore views of the Fore River.

Portland is taking away the Norway maple trees from Western Promenade.

City officials say the removal of the trees will also allow more room for a future play space and community garden.

Officials say future improvements to the area will include planting new native trees and landscaping.

They say views of the Fore River have been obscured by the Norway maple trees for decades.

The work will leave native red oak and black cherry trees once the Norway maples are gone.