Thinking the yard needs a bit of a spruce up? The city is asking you to check your property lines before making any big changes to trees near your home.
As the municipality owns the land which makes up boulevards, and due to that sometimes stretching to the the side of most properties, the trees growing in this area are on public land, and work on these trees, including pruning or removal, should only be carried out by city staff.
Parks Director Kase DeVries says caring for the urban forest is a shared responsibility, and with clarity for both property owners and the municipality helping both do their part.
“If you are unsure about a tree’s location or health, please reach out before taking any action. Our team is happy to help.”
However, trees on private land remain the responsibility of the property owner, as the city doesn’t provide pruning, removal or clean-up services. The city says an easy way to check your property lines is look through their Real Property Report or contact the city hall to confirm.
