PRUNING:
The Department of Parks & Recreation, Tree and Greenways Section, maintains approximately 8,500 trees located in the street right of way and 3,000 trees in city parks. The goal of the pruning program is to prune every tree on a four year rotation basis. That is to visit every tree at least once every four years to inspect, prune, cable and perform any necessary maintenance to ensure a safe and health tree. Four years is an average number, younger trees require more frequent pruning and training, and older trees require less pruning.

Pruning is scheduled throughout the year on a street by street, ward by ward basis. This is the most efficient use of staff time and equipment. The Trees and Greenways staff will respond to request by individuals with concerns with specific trees. Inspections will be made and work scheduled as needed. Contact City Arborist Warren Spinner at 802-862-8245 with any questions or concerns about specific trees.

REMOVALS:
Twice a year, the Trees and Greenways staff undertakes a complete inspection of all of the trees located in the street right of way and parks to determine the dead and hazardous trees. These trees are removed and plans are initiated to remove the stumps and plant replacement trees if appropriate. Please call City Arborist Warren Spinner at 802-862-8245 to report any tree in the street right of way that you think may be dead or hazardous.