Trees

New Tree Planting

The City of St. Catharines plants trees on municipal boulevards to provide beauty and shade, to help improve air quality and add economic value to your neighbourhood. Trees are planted on public boulevards, property allowances fronting residences and circles where trees do not currently exist.

Property owners currently awaiting the removal of a dead tree and/or a stump will not be eligible for a new tree until the removal is completed. If you do not have a boulevard tree at present and wish to have one call the Recreation and Community Services Department at 905.937.7210.

Please note that requests for Oak varieties are only available for spring planting. The fall planting deadline is August 30, 2010 and for spring planting the deadline is April 1, 2011. All new tree planting requests received after August 30, 2010 will be scheduled for spring 2011.

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Forestry Services

The City of St. Catharines through its Forestry Section provides for a greener city by adding new trees and replacing trees that must be removed. Maintenance and pruning protects existing healthy trees as well as public safety. This is done through a preventative tree trimming maintenance program. This work is performed by a specialized tree crew who follow the International Society of Arboriculture (I.S.A.) Standards.

Homeowners are not permitted to trim trees on city property in front of or behind their homes. There may be an occasion when a tree becomes a hazard or liability to the public. This could be in the form of a low-lying limb or branch over a sidewalk or rooftop. Please call 905.935.3813 to report this.