Parkway Tree Planting Program

The 2020 Spring Tree orders will be accepted the end of February through the end of March 2020.  Any questions can be directed to the City Forester at 339-8362 or dmelichar@mail.de-pere.org.  

*It should be noted that De Pere has an ordinance limiting homeowner plantings in the terrace or on any City right-of-way and requires you to fill out a ROW Planting Permit. If you have a question or concern, please contact the City Forester at 339-8362 for clarification.*

 


Parkway Tree Pruning or Removal

 

The De Pere Forestry Department will perform all pruning and removal of parkway trees. Parkway trees are all trees that fall within the City right-of-way (those that are between the curb and the back of the sidewalk or where it would be located). Pruning will take place either at the time of planting (typically only broken or damaged limbs will be removed), upon the request of a property owner, on a periodic pruning cycle or as the need is determined by the city (i.e. branches are a hazard). Though the trees may look different, please be assured that our crewmembers are trained and have an action plan when they approach a tree. Removal requests are evaluated by the City Forester. Trees are also periodically evaluated by City staff and may be targeted for removal. Homeowners are notified and advised of their options.

 

The City of De Pere will not “top” trees on any City property and it is likewise not advised that any other individual or company partake in such a practice. Topping a tree opens the tree to insect and disease attacks, causes severe internal decay and structural problems and reduces the trees ability to manufacture stored root reserves. This practice is extremely detrimental to all trees and does not allow the natural growth habits of the plants.

 

Please consult the City Forester at 339-8362 about any pruning questions for City owned trees or your own trees.

 

Memorial Tree Planting Program

 

The City of De Pere has a program that lets you honor a special person or persons through the living gift of a tree. You can request to "donate" a tree or trees that would be planted in the park of your choice as a memorial. For more details of this program, please call the City Forester at 339-8362.