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Urban forestry involves the selection, planting, and long-term care of trees, as they play a vital role in our community by providing many environmental, economic and social benefits. The Parks and Recreation Department Arborist serves the community by increasing public awareness of the value of urban trees and setting quality standards for tree planting and care. Most importantly, they guide the community towards the sustainable management of its community forests.
Ask the Arborist
Wondering when to prune back limbs? Or what tree species are in the parks?
If you have questions about the care and maintenance of trees here in Tyler, call (903) 531-1370 or fill out the Ask the Arborist form. You can also check out the helpful resources below for more information.
Resources
- City of Tyler Tree Ordinance
- City of Tyler Approved Tree List
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- U.S. Forest Service
- Proper Pruning Technique
Wildlife Trees
The Urban Forestry division has started installing interpretive signs onto designated wildlife trees on city property. Wildlife trees are standing trees that provide ecological niches. In an urban environment, these trees could either be dead or otherwise deemed imperfect.
Preserving low-risk, dead and dying trees in an urban environment provides food and shelter for a variety of animals and insects. The Urban Forestry division is identifying and marking these trees to foster biodiversity and to inform the public of ecological processes they may not have previously been aware of.
For more information on Urban Forestry and the Tyler Trees Committee, visit TreeTyler.com.