A: You can get mulch for free at the Operations/Forestry lot off of Pearl Parkway. You can get firewood through the OSMP Firewood Program.

A: Restoring your forest to its historic condition will make it more resilient to the threats of fire, insects and diseases. This resiliency will help preserve your forestland for future generations. In addition, your property value could increase and your insurance premiums could decrease based on the fact that you have actively mitigated fire threat to your trees and structures by creating a healthy stand of trees on your property.

A: EQIP is a program that pays landowners to treat their forest. The amount of money you receive depends on the size of your project. You will work with your local District Forester to decide how to treat your forest.

A: Your Conservation Forester can help you develop a timeline for your project based on the size of your land and the intensity of Forest improvement work that is required to meet historical forest conditions. Generally, we try to create plans that are achievable within 1-3 years.

A: Your application will be ranked based on a number of factors, including the conservation benefits and cost effectiveness of your proposal.

A: The City of Pittsburgh is responsible for the care and maintenance of trees within the right-of-way and City Parks. To request work on a city-owned tree, call 311 or fill out the online request form and give a detailed description of the location and work that you would like to have done.

A: You will need to contact the city and request an inspection. After the inspection, you will be put on a list and receive a letter before the next planting season.

A: Water trees with a hose separately from grass. Keeping grass away from the trunk and placing mulch can help to ensure a tree’s vigor. See tree care page for more detailed information. To avoid damaging a tree, don’t hang signs, swings, lights, etc from a tree and seek the help of Urban Forestry for pruning/removal services rather than attempting to prune the tree yourself.

A: The best way to determine the fair market value of trees is to invite several timber buyers to bid on the trees. The Kansas Forest Service recommends establishing a contract prior to timber sales and receiving payment upfront before any harvesting begins.

A: To identify trees on your property, use a combination of online resources and field guides.

A: The Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks’ Forestry Division is responsible for maintaining the city’s street trees. Regular maintenance activities include pruning, watering, mulching, and tree removal when necessary. Citizens can help by watering and mulching trees in front of their homes.

A: Water street trees with at least five gallons of water during dry periods and mulch them with wood chips, grass clippings, or shredded bark. Do not put mulch directly on the tree’s trunk and avoid edging around street trees with brick or wood ties.

A: Your Conservation District Forester can help you with your project by providing technical assistance, project planning, and advice on how to implement your project.

A: A stand thinning will reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire by removing trees and brush that are too close together. This will also improve the health of the trees that remain.

How to get started

If you are interested in having your stand thinned, you can contact the Conservation Forester in your area. He or she will come out to your property and help you create a plan. The plan will be submitted to the Conservation District Board of Supervisors for approval. Once approved

A: There are eight district foresters in Kansas. To find the one who serves your county, visit the Kansas Forest Service website and use the "Find a Forester" tool.

A: Kansas foresters are responsible for many of the same duties as other foresters, but they also have knowledge of agroforestry which is the integration of trees and shrubs into agricultural systems.

A: EQIP pays a fixed amount for each project, so t he total amount of coverage depends on many factors. Some projects will cost more for a logger than others, so FCCD will work with you to cover any short-falls in EQIP funds by applying for additional grant or partner dollars. However, there is no guarantee of 100% cost coverage.

Q: I am interested in applying for EQIP. What is the process?

A: The first step is to contact

A: There is no easy answer when it comes to deciding whether or not to use concrete, wood, or other materials for construction purposes. Each option has its own set of pros and cons in terms of sustainability. In the end, the best decision may be a mix of different materials, depending on the specific project.

A: Call 311 and ask for the Footways Division to come out and repair the sidewalk. The city will not remove a tree because it conflicts with a sidewalk.

A: The SFI training program was developed to satisfy the wood-procurement and harvesting requirements of the many SFI-certified wood purchasing companies in Michigan. SFE training consists of core and continuing education (CE) training. The most recent qualified logging professional standard can be found on this website under the education tab. In order to be considered a qualified logging professional crew, each logging crew MUST have at least one key field person (i.e., equipment operators, field supervisors)

A: Contact 311 to report a tree that needs pruning.

A: Call the forestry office at 303-441-4406 instead of logging a request through Inquire Boulder.

A: If you have a concern about a tree, you may hire an arborist to inspect it. If the tree is on your property, you are responsible for its care. If the tree is on a neighbor's property, you will need to notify the owner of your concern.

A: Talk to your neighbor about trimming the tree limbs hanging onto your property.

A: We help landowners manage their forests to achieve their goals, and we are an industry leader in forest conservation.

A: The City of Boulder has been actively managing EAB since 2013. At that time there were over 6,000 public ash trees in Boulder. With the support of City Council, Boulder Forestry's EAB program involves preserving approximately 1,300 public ash trees, removing infested ash trees, increasing tree planting efforts, releasing biocontrols and educating the public.

A: EAB is bad. You should treat your trees with an injectable non-neonicotinoid pesticide containing emamectin benzoate or azadirachtin.

A: You can find your property line location and the public right of way distance from your property by visiting the Planning Department office or the Boulder County Assessor's Office property search.

A: The name and address of the property owner

-The location of the tree on the property

-The type of tree

-The approximate size of the tree

-The condition of the tree

A: Complete the Tree Planting Request form and mail it to the Forestry Division.

A: Memorial trees are planted in city parks in the spring (March 15 – June 1) or in the fall (Sept. 1 - Nov. 1) and the cost is $350/tree.

A: Rodding is a process where a mechanical root cutter is used to cut tree roots out of lines. It is an effective way to remove tree roots from lines and to prevent future root growth.

A: Urban forestry is the management of trees in the urban landscape. This includes the management of trees as a whole system and individually.

A: Platanus racemosa is a species of flowering plant in the Platanaceae family, native to western North America.

Platanus racemosa is a species of flowering plant in the Platanaceae family, native to western North America. It is a deciduous tree growing to 20–30 m (66–98 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) diameter. The bark is smooth and brown, with a che

A: The Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks’ Forestry Division will be instituting a new program to prune young trees that have a dbh (diameter at breast height) of less than 8”.

A: If a tree is blocking a road or has fallen on private property, it is considered an emergency and the Forestry Division will respond immediately. If a tree is blocking a sidewalk, it is not considered an emergency but the Forestry Division will respond in a timely manner. Hanging limbs or dead limbs that have not broken off the tree do not constitute an emergency, but should be called in as a pruning request.

A: EQIP can help you and your neighbors create a healthier, more resilient forest. Applying as a group can maximize the benefits of the program.

A: Forest restoration is the process of improving the health of a forest by removing invasive species, thinning the forest, and/or removing understory vegetation. The goal is to create a more diverse and sustainable forest ecosystem. Forest restoration projects often involve the use of heavy equipment, and it is important to have a plan in place to minimize the impact of this equipment on the landscape.

A: The Town of Arlington is responsible for trees growing on Town property, including trees on opened and maintained rights of way (streets and sidewalks), in parks, and on other Town-owned property. If you're not sure whether a tree is a Town tree or a private tree, you can call the Department of Public Works at 781-455-7550 for assistance.