City Tree Management
Trees are an integral component of Aurora’s urban environment and one of our most cherished assets. Studies have shown that street trees not only beautify neighborhoods but also:
- Increase property values
- stabilize the soil by controlling wind and water erosion
- reduce noise levels and cleanse pollutants
- produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide
- decrease residential energy consumption
- provide habitat to wildlife
For these reasons, city trees are an investment worthy of proper and dedicated care.
The City Arborist is responsible for the enforcement of the Tree Ordinance (this code regulates all aspects of tree care including planting, removal, and pruning operations, as well as tree protection), and overseeing all tree care activities for trees on City property. City property includes parks, streets, wooded areas, rights-of-ways, and conservation areas. The City Arborist also reviews and approves landscape plans for new developments, and responds to a myriad of resident questions and concerns.
Program Summary
Currently the City is responsible for the maintenance of nearly 8,000 street and park/facility trees. Tree maintenance includes everything from planting, pruning, removal, to keeping current on the latest care and control methods.
Aurora’s Tree Program consists of these basic aspects:
- Annual Tree Action Plan
- Street and Park Tree Planting Activities
- Street and Park Tree Maintenance Activities
- Street and Park Tree Inventory and database management
- The Tree Commission
- The Tree Ordinance
- An informed and supportive public
The Tree Commission
Tree Commission meets at 7:15pm the third Tuesday of every month. Aurora’s Tree Commission initiated the creation of the Memorial Tree Garden, Landscape Awards Program, and are in the process of establishing a Landmark Tree Registry for Aurora.
Check out the documents below for more information
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