EverGreen Tacoma is Tacoma's Urban Forestry Program. What is Urban Forestry, you ask? Urban Forestry is the planning, management, and preservation of natural and planted vegetation in urban areas for the health and well-being of all people.
The urban forest includes trees and vegetation in planting strips, neighborhood parks, open spaces, and private property.
Urban Forestry is an integral part of the vast variety of services the City of Tacoma offers its citizens and it can often be a part of the solution to municipal issues and problems, such as traffic calming, stormwater mangement and more!
Are you looking for information about the Urban Forest Policy Element? City Council unanimously adopted the new chapter on June 15, 2010 which became effective August 1, 2010. So what's next? Click here for more info. To view the new chapter, click here (it's available on the Planning webpage).
Tacoma has a project for residents to obtain free trees be planted in the right-of-way. This project has rolling due dates, ranging from September through March (with the exception of December due to holidays). The next due date for applications is Wednesday, September 1, 2010 by 5 pm. For more information about the application due dates, check out the FAQ's page.
If you're looking for Tacoma's Recommended Street Tree Lists (or the Not Recommended Street Tree List), click here or on "Quick Links" at the top of the page.
Are you thinking about planting a tree or several trees? Then click here for more information.
For a map of where they all went,
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Did you know that the City of Tacoma expects all companies and individuals working on trees in the right-of-way within the city limits to apply for a tree care permit? Well they do! Click here to find out more...
Click here for sidewalk concerns.
Click here for trees in power lines. For downed power lines, please call and leave a message at Tacoma Power 253.502.8602.
For tree/vegetation blockage issues, such as blockage of sidewalks, roads, alleys, or traffic signs (other than STOP and YIELD signs) please call Tacoma Cares at 253.591.5001 or email TacomaCares@cityoftacoma.org.
For blockage of sight distance (at intersections) or STOP/YIELD signs, please call 253.591.5500.
Click here for permit information about trim, remove and plant trees in the right of way.
Click here to report a potentially hazardous tree in the right-of-way or call 253.591.2048. Please note that potentially hazardous trees on private property that do not pose a threat to public safety are a private (or civil) matter- this means the City cannot and does not get involved. Please direct your questions elsewhere for these situations. Pierce County Center for Dispute Resolution may be able to help mediate with conflicts between neighbors about trees. Call them at 253.572.3657 or visit their website at www.pccdr.org.
For more information on trees, yard care and much more, please check out our Resources page.
E-mail contact for this page: trees@cityoftacoma.org 