City Trees

Trees planted on city-owned property are defined as City trees.  City-owned properties include department facilities, parks, boulevards and other City right-of-ways.

In 1969, the City of Escanaba adopted a tree ordinance intended to promote and protect the health, safety, and general welfare of its citizens by providing for the regulation of planting, maintenance, and removal of city trees. The tree ordinance is in the process of revision to reflect current needs of the City and current scientific understanding.

The City is responsible for developing an overall plan for our "urban forest" with input from residents, forestry professionals, and government officials. Long term objectives of the plan are to improve the general health of our City trees, to promote the diversity of species within the urban forest, to protect native vegetation, to enhance the character and aesthetic of the city, and to promote community involvement in the planting, care and appreciation of the City’s natural resources.