- How do I get a tree planted in my boulevard?
Residents and property owners may make a special request for a tree to be planted in a boulevard or park, subject to review and approval by the Forestry Division. Plantings must conform to the Master Planting Plan. Only the Director of Forestry can approve deviations from the plan. For more information about the process for requesting a boulevard tree, consult the Reforestation/Tree Planting Division.
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- What if I want to plant my own boulevard tree?
For more information about the process for requesting a boulevard tree, consult the Reforestation/Tree Planting Division.
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- When will my boulevard tree be trimmed?
The MPRB prunes boulevard trees according to certain criteria. For more information regarding criteria for pruning, consult the pruning of public and private trees Division.
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- Why is my boulevard tree being trimmed?
The MPRB will prune trees in the urban forest for a variety of reasons. For more information regarding criteria for pruning, consult the pruning of public and private trees Division.
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- Is there something I can do if a boulevard tree is raising my sidewalk or clogging my sewer line?
For more information, consult the removal of tree in conflict with city infrastructure Division or call the MPRB Operations Division, Forestry Division at 612-370-4900.
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- How do I get my tree checked for Dutch Elm Disease?
Learn more about Dutch Elm Disease Condemnation Procedures or call the MPRB Operations Division, Forestry Division at 612-370-4900.
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- How do I plant a commemorative tree in a park?
Contact the Park Board at 612-370-4900 to initiate a tree planting as a gift or memorial. Learn more in tree gifts and memorials Division.
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- Where can I find free wood chips?
The Forestry Division has established neighborhood wood chip piles for public use. There are currently 15 neighborhood sites located throughout the City.
Learn more about the availability of wood chips in the wood chip program and locate a wood chip pile near you in our list of wood chip distribution sites.
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- How do I dispose of private wood?
Property owners can use the City’s regular yard waste services to get rid of small storm debris, however, the City will not pick up wood debris placed on the boulevards from private tree contractors. Learn more about disposal requirements in the disposal of private wood debris Division.
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- How do I know if my tree is hazardous?
The Forestry Division acts as a consultant to the Division of Regulatory Services - Housing Inspections regarding inspection of private trees for the purpose of determining if a tree poses a hazard. Learn more about evaluating a diseased or hazardous tree or call the MPRB Forestry Division at 612-370-4900.
Find answers to frequently asked questions posed to the MPRB on the topic of Trees and the Urban Forest.