Planting
Boulevard Tree Planting
Property owners may plant street trees by obtaining a Permit to Plant Trees on Public Street Right-of-Way from the Forestry Division. Permits are free of charge.
A forestry staff member will conduct an on-site inspection to determine where the trees can be placed, recommend species that are best suited for each site, and issue the permit. In most cases it is not necessary for the homeowner to be present. Placement of trees in the boulevard area must accommodate proper spacing between trees and minimum distances from: intersections, fire hydrants, street lights, overhead wires, driveways, mailboxes, street lights, and water service lines.
Call the Forestry Division at 701-355-1700 (option 3) or fill out the Boulevard Tree Planting Permit Request
Boulevard Width Categories
What does that mean? When the Forestry Division marks trees on the boulevard we have to keep the boulevard width, from the curb to the sidewalk, in mind. Think long term. The Forestry Division sets these guidelines for homeowners to follow; we are looking 20-30 years down the line to protect the homeowner's investments along with the health and longevity of the boulevard trees.
Helpful Information
- Tree Planting in North Dakota
- NDSU Extension publication describes proper methods of tree planting and more.
- Tree Owner's Manual
- A manual for the life of your tree by the USDA Forest Service.
- National Arbor Day Foundation
- View Tree Planting Techniques from the Arbor Day Foundation.
- Trees are Good - Tree Owner Information
- An overview of tree care essentials is provided here. This webpage contains links to PDF documents with topics ranging from selecting and buying a high quality tree to planting the tree and beyond.