Tree City USA - Hyattsville Maryland

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Tree City USA Planting, trimming, and removal of public trees are handled by the City's Department of Public Works. Hyattsville has been designated as a Tree City USA and is a Growth Award recipient. Tree City USA is a program sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. The Tree Board oversees the revisions enacted to the Urban Forests Section of the City Code. Hyattsville sponsors an annual Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony. Leaf collection: each year, leaves are collected and composted in the fall, and Christmas trees are mulched each winter, producing free mulch for residents. For further information, contact E-mail Karen Robinson or call her at 301-985-5000 leave a note here. Tree City USA Maryland's Forest Service Maryland's Urban Forestry Program Maryland's Tree City Trees New York Information Resources Tree Maintenance Last year's drought conditions has placed stress on the City's tree stock and we need your help in identifying potential problems. All residents are encouraged to report tree concerns to the City by leaving a note here or calling the City Office at 301-985-5000. These concerns may include maintenance needs such as trimming or questions on a tree's health. City staff will look at all trees called in and take all actions necessary to insure safety for residents and property. Property owners are responsible for tree maintenance and removal of trees on their property. Tree Planting To plant trees and shrubs in the public right-of-way you need permission from the Director of Public Works. Planting locations and species must be in compliance with the City Tree Ordinance. Call Public Works at 985-5030 for information and assistance. Tree Removal Property owners are responsible for tree maintenance and removal of trees on their property.	Compare Hyattsville's per capita tree budget with other cities. Important Notice about big trees on private property.
Please Note: A *City Permit is required* for removal or any action that may harm a large tree (greater than 50 inches around) if within 50 feet of a public right of way on *private* property. Please leave a note here or call us at 301-985-5000 for further information.
The City hires contractors to remove diseased and dead trees and low hanging hazardous limbs in the City right-of-way. Please call us at 301-985-5000 to report dangerous trees. Tree Maintenance You must keep all hedges, shrubs and trees trimmed to prevent the blocking of any sidewalk. If you live on a corner, please try to avoid causing traffic visibility problems: select planting locations carefully and keep hedges and shrubs properly trimmed. Please remember to water the trees! All residents are encouraged to report tree concerns to the City office at 301-985-5000. These concerns may include maintenance needs such as trimming or questions on a trees health. City staff will look at all trees called in and take all actions necessary to insure safety for residents and property. Last years drought conditions has placed stress on the City's tree stock and we need your help in identifying potential problems. See also Tree Board

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Hyattsville, MD 20781
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