tree work
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hazardous trees and limbs

The Forestry Section prunes city trees that pose an unacceptable risk.  Forestry may also prune private trees that pose a risk to public property, such as a broken branch over a city sidewalk.  All Forestry work is inspected and prioritized in the following manner.

Priority 1. Immediate danger to life or property. Example: dead tree in poor condition, serious traffic hazard, broken limbs hanging in the street, splitting or partially fallen trees.

Priority 2. Hindrance or nuisance to traffic or right-of-way clearance, but not of immediate danger. Example: dead trees that are still solid, trimming of solid dead wood, low limbs, and minor traffic hazards.

Priority 3. Routine maintenance that does not present a high risk. Example: minor trimming and low limbing, aesthetic pruning, trunk removal.

Forestry crews chip and remove debris from the job site. Occasionally, wood suitable for cordwood is stacked by the stump.  The adjoining property owner has first option to this wood but this wood is available free for any citizen to use. Firewood left in parks may be picked up also but vehicles may not be driven off road. No cutting of trees for firewood is permitted on any park property or on any parkway (city right of ways).

storm damage

When there is a storm, Forestry is on the front lines of the City's storm response.  Find out what we do during our response & what you can do to assist us in clearing the hazards after a storm?  Find out here.
 

utility line clearance

Broken limbs on electric lines should be referred to your electric provider.  The City does not provide line clearance.

tree removal

Trees are removed only when they are dead or a threat to the public. If a private tree falls into the street only that portion of the tree on public property will be removed. The remainder is the responsibility of the property owner. Trees removed from public property will leave a stump no higher than 3 inches to allow for lawn mower clearance.

protect your trees from truck damage

Damage to street trees is caused when low and overhanging limbs are broken off by large vehicles.  Broken or low limbs can reduce visibility and obstruct traffic, and cause damage to vehicles.  It is important to report these risks to Forestry staff for mitigation.

Click here to find out steps to prevent tree damage by large trucks.

traffic hazards

Trees, brush, shrubs or vines, which block the view of traffic at street intersections, alley openings, driveways, traffic signs of all types, and stoplights, will be trimmed.

replacement street trees

If you have lost a city-owned street tree (from the parkway), you may be eligible to pick up a free 5-gallon replacement tree at our tree farm.  You must agree to pick up & plant the tree in the pre-determined location.  Forestry will issue a voucher, which is redeemable on certain specified dates.  Call 817.871.5738 to inquire about a replacement street tree.

tree permits

A Forester can issue a permit to a properly owner to plant, trim, or remove a tree in the parkway at their own expense. There is no charge for the permit. While most permits are issued upon request, the Forestry Section reserves the right to deny permission to remove a mature, healthy tree.

If you need a tree removal permit for a construction site, please contact the Urban Forestry Compliance Section at 817.392.7933.

street trees and construction inspection

The Forestry Section consults with other city departments upon request on how to preserve trees during city construction projects.

to request tree work or report a hazardous tree call 817.871.5738