Urban Forest Strategic Plan#
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Trees are a critical part of the Fort Collins infrastructure. Our trees...
- Support community health
- Improve air quality
- Provide natural habitat
- Create a sense of place in this vibrant community
The Forestry Division is in the process of creating the City's first-ever Urban Forest Strategic Plan. More information can be found online at ourcity.fcgov.com/rooted-in-community.
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Private Property Tree Care
Property owners are responsible for their trees and can contact a private licensed tree service for tree pruning or removal.
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City Property Tree Care
To report public tree concerns, contact the Forestry Division office at 970.221.6660 or fill out a pruning/removal request form below.
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Invasive Insect Alert: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a highly destructive, non-native insect that infests and kills all North American true ash species.
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Hammocking & Slacklining
Learn about tree protection guidelines to have fun and stay safe when hammocking! Watch this video for a quick overview.
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Free Mulch Available
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
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Locate Trees on TreeKeeper
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.
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Become an Urban Forest Ambassador
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.