The Forestry Division maintains a healthy and viable urban forest. The division’s goals are to: nurture a healthy, diverse and safe urban forest; encourage a knowledgeable citizenry; protect natural resources; facilitate efficient removal of diseased or hazardous trees; and provide prompt response to public requests for information.

To achieve these goals, the division focuses on: reforestation; tree care programs; tree preservation; infectious tree diseases and insects; noxious weed and tall grass complaint inspections; and outreach. 

• Weeds, Pests & Diseases Information
• Trees & Outreach Information
• Yard Waste Site Information

Outreach & Events

• Tree & Shrub Sale: The emerald ash borer is a striking reminder that we need a greater variety of trees in our parks and yards. The Forestry division sponsors an annual sale to help residents acquire trees and shrubs to replace buckthorn or trees lost to disease. The trees and shrubs offered are bare root, so they are inexpensive and easy to move. More information.
  
  
• Arbor Day: The annual tree planting celebration highlights the benefits of trees and the natural environment.
  
  
• Plant Swap: The city hosts a spring and fall plant swap on the first Monday of June and second Monday of September. Bring perennials, seeds, tools, pots, books and other garden items to swap and pick up free items brought by others.

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