[imc-st.louis] Free City Trees - planted November to April

[Ben West]

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From: Lanning, Pam R. <planning at stlcc.edu>
Date: Jan 4, 2008 2:14 PM
Subject: [cherokeeneighborhoods] Free City Trees - The Time is Now
To: cherokeeneighborhoods at yahoogroups.com

Now is the time to call and request your free City tree, to be planted
between the sidewalk and gutter.
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City of St. Louis Forestry Division Tree Planting Program

The City of St. Louis Forestry Division plants trees in the "tree
lawn", the City right of way along public streets that is typically
between the curb and sidewalk, at no charge to the adjoining property
owner. Property owners can request a tree for the City right of way in
front of their property by calling the Forestry Division at 613-7200.
A tree planting inspection will then be performed by the Forestry
Division to determine what kind of tree is most suitable for the City
tree lawn. The property owner will be left a door hanger when the
inspection is completed.

Please Keep In Mind The Following When Requesting A Tree

1. Do not request trees for your neighbors. If you would like to see
your block planted contact your Alderman for more information.
2. Keep in mind the tree planting dates to the right (Nov - April).
3. Trees cannot be planted in tree lawns smaller than 36" in width.
4. City Code requires trees to be planted at least 20' from
intersections, 5' from alleys and driveways, 6' from fire hydrants and
35' from adjacent trees.
5. Gas, water, sewer and power lines may prevent tree planting. City
Code requires trees to be planted at least 6' from a gas or water
valve box and sewer vents.
6. Although suggestions are welcome for tree selection, the Forestry
Division has trained staff experienced in selecting trees best suited
to the planting site and therefore, tree selection and location is at
the discretion of the Forestry Division.

Trees are planted from November to April. Tree requests for the
upcoming planting season are taken from January 1st to June 30th by
calling 613-7200.

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Ben West
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