Urban Forestry

City Tree and Landscape Guide

The city manages trees on public property including the street rights of way, parks, greenways and other city owned or controlled property.

The Urban Forestry Division is part of the Parks and Recreation Department. We have proudly made the City of Raleigh a Tree City USA for 24 years. Our skilled arborists ensure that Raleigh remains 'The City of Oaks' by managing existing trees and planting the next generation.

Coming Soon! Tree Request online

Service Requests Contact us at 919-996-4115 or email Trees@raleighnc.gov

Choose a Service

• Tree pruning
• Tree removal (Dead, Dying, Diseased, Dangerous)
• Construction or development that impacts city trees
• Street Tree planting
• Plan Review
• Sidewalk Repair
• Tree Impact Permit information
• Tree Impact Permit Request Form

Programs

• NeighborWoods
• Volunteer Opportunities

Our Mission

Raleigh is the City of Oaks. Let's keep it that way!
The City of Raleigh Urban Forestry Division shall plant, manage, and protect trees on city properties maximizing the environmental, economic and social benefits the urban forest provides while managing risk through safe, purposeful and efficient work, effective permitting and oversight, and through cooperative partnerships.

More Information

City trees are regulated by the Urban Forester pursuant to the municipal code Part 9 Chapter 8, Trees and Vegetation. The Urban Forester implements best management practices as reflected in the professional tree care and landscape industry for the planting, maintenance, removal, protection, pruning, and preservation of trees on city property and enforces the provisions of the city code.

Benefits of the Urban Forest

• Increase property values
• Improve air and water quality
• Reduce heating and cooling costs
• Decrease stormwater runoff and pollution
• Increase public health and wellness by promoting physical activity, reducing stress, and lowering asthma risks.

Links
Trees Across Raleigh
Alliance for Community Trees
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Trees are Good (ISA)
Arbor Day Foundation

North Carolina Urban Forest Council