Tree Trimming
Forestry no longer accepts new tree trim requests. Instead, they trim all overgrown trees block-by-block from June to November. This new process was recommended by the Inspector General’s office to create efficiencies and speed up tree trimming.
Why the new system?
As you may know, Forestry previously trimmed trees on a case-by-case basis, typically responding to requests in chronological order. As a result, many residents expressed frustration that Forestry would visit to trim one tree on their block, only to return months later to address a different complaint on the same block. Instead, the Inspector General’s office recommended proactively trim all overgrown trees on a block at the same time to create efficiencies and speed up tree trimming.
What if it’s an emergency?
If there is a downed tree, split tree or limb, or detatched limb dangling from a tree, you can contact 3-1-1 or our office to report a tree emergency.