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The Bureau of Forestry coordinates the removal of parkway or trees in the public way that are dead or damaged. Trees that constitute an emergency situation are removed immediately. Trees that conflict with utilities are removed at the bureau's discretion.
CDOT builds and maintains hundreds of miles of sidewalks each year, working with local aldermen to determine locations for repair.
If there is a downed tree, split tree or limb, or detatched limb dangling from a tree, you can contact 3-1-1 or our office to report a tree emergency. This new initiative combined with the City Council doubling tree trimming crews is meant to address tree trim delays holistically.
Removing or trimming a tree on your Chicago property If you are removing or pruning a tree that is on your private Chicago property, you do not need a permit. However, you need to ask a few questions to get the safest and best tree care services: if your tree contractor is licensed, certified and trained.
The Chicago Region Trees Initiative is The Morton Arboretum's urban and community forestry program, working to improve people's lives by supporting the health, diversity, and equitable distribution of trees in the Chicago region and throughout Illinois. Trees that grow where people live make their lives better.
The Bureau of Forestry is responsible for the management of all shade and ornamental trees growing along city streets and boulevards and which constitute approximately 520,000 trees of the estimated 4.1 million trees growing in the City of Chicago.
The Bureau of Forestry is responsible for the management of all shade and ornamental trees growing along city streets and boulevards and which constitute approximately 520,000 trees of the estimated 4.1 million trees growing in the City of Chicago.
Yes, all property owners that need to remove a tree must obtain a tree removal permit.