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Urban Forest Services
The City of Sacramento has a long and proud history as the “City
of Trees”. Sacramento’s urban forest is estimated to include
approximately 1.6 million trees. Approximately 120,000 trees are estimated
to be publicly owned. Urban Forest Services is tasked with management
of the City’s public urban forest. Improved property values,
energy conservation, air quality and community pride are all benefits
of a healthy and well managed forest. Historically, Sacramento’s
political leaders and citizenry have supported trees and tree plantings,
passing tree planting ordinances as early as 1853, only four years after
the town was founded by John Sutter.
Urban Forest Services is made up of the following sections:
- Arborists: Arborists are tasked with planning, inspections, assessments,
and outreach and education efforts regarding the Urban Forest Services
programs.
- Tree Maintenance: Tree Maintenance crews are tasked with tree planting,
young tree maintenance, disease suppression, and pesticide application.
- Tree Pruning and Removal: Pruning crews are tasked tree pruning
and removal services.
- Customer Service: All service request and requests for information
are coordinated through the Urban Forest Services Customer Service
line at (916) 808-6345.
- Administration: Tasks include management of the budget, report and
grant writing, procurement of services and supplies, and administration
of City of Sacramento personnel policies.
Programs/Services
Urban Forest Services is responsible for the health, propagation, and
maintenance of the City of Sacramento’s public urban forest (street
and parks trees). Residents can contact Urban Forest Service Customer
Service at (916) 808-6345, with all service request, questions, and to
report problems with trees. The following services are provided
by Urban Forest Services to the City of Sacramento and its residents.
- Reforestation: In order to maintain the urban forest,
Urban Forest Services plants new trees each year. Reforestation
efforts involve staff and volunteers alike. An important partner
in this effort is the Sacramento Tree Foundation and the Sacramento
Municipal Utility District. Residents can contact the City or
the Sacramento Tree Foundation for tree plantings on their property.
- Tree Pruning and Removal Services: City crews supplemented
by contract crews provide routine maintenance to the urban forest and
respond to service requests from residents. Urban Forest Service
only provides tree pruning and removals on City trees.
- Inspections: Inspections are provided on public trees and privately
owned heritage trees, including root inspections in conjunction with
sidewalk repair.
- Storm and emergency services: Urban Forest Services staff responds
in storms and other emergencies to clear roadways and abate hazardous
situations. Residents should contact Urban Forest Services regarding
trees blocking City streets.
- Outreach and Education: Staff arborists in partnership with
the Sacramento Tree Foundation provide information regarding tree planting,
tree pruning, tree health (diseases and pests), and tree growth and
development.
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