Property owners are responsible for their trees and can contact a private licensed tree service for tree pruning or removal.

To report public tree concerns, contact the Forestry Division office at 970.221.6660 or fill out a pruning/removal request form below.

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a highly destructive, non-native insect that infests and kills all North American true ash species.

Learn about tree protection guidelines to have fun and stay safe when hammocking! Watch this video for a quick overview.

Need mulch? Two self load sites are available through the summer:

• Timberline Recycling Center
  • 1903 S Timberline Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525
• The Gardens on Spring Creek
  • 2145 Centre Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80526

All city-owned trees and species are tracked in TreeKeeper. This is a useful tool when identifying whether the trees near you fall under the city management plan or should be handled privately.

The Forestry Division maintains over 56,000 trees and needs help updating the public tree inventory. Urban Forest Ambassadors will perform a variety of inventory and outreach tasks. Learn more about the program through a short video.

The City’s first-ever Urban Forest Strategic Plan was adopted by City Council in March 2025. The plan is a comprehensive guide for the management, protection, and improvement of Fort Collins’ urban forest. It summarizes the state of the city’s urban forest and provides seven recommendations to ensure that the urban forest remains healthy and vibrant into the future.