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Forestry Division


Winter Moth Information


Overview

The City of Melrose Forestry Division, as part of the Department of  Public Works, is responsible for the care of all trees located on public land including Parks, Conservation Areas and public roadways. Trees planted along public roadways are generally located in the "tree belt," the grass plot located between the sidewalk and street. The Forestry Division prunes and removes hazardous trees throughout the year. The majority of this work is completed in-house however certain work may require assistance from an outside contractor. Other work such as stump grinding and tree planting is almost always outsourced to an outside contractor. The City's annual tree planting program is completed in the Spring. The majority of trees planted as part of this program are replacement trees however residents may also request a tree. Trees located on the Lynn Fells Parkway are maintained by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more specific information regarding services offered by the Tree Division, please see the links below:

 

Forestry Division Services

Tree Assessments
 Pruning
 Removals
 Stump Grinding
Annual Tree Planting Program

 


 

Below are some other helpful tree-related links:

The National Arbor Day Foundation