The Urban Forestry Team is responsible for the care and maintenance of trees in the City's 178 parks and 1,441 miles of street rights-of-way. This includes proper pruning, planting and removal of hazardous trees for a safe and sustainable tree canopy. Natural Resource and Forestry personnel are experienced tree care professionals, which include five ISA Certified Arborists.
Tampa recognizes the benefits of its trees and is committed to the conservation and enhancement of its environment. The Tree-mendous Tampa Program, also known as the Community Tree Program, is free and provides individuals and neighborhood associations with trees for planting on City land, greenways, and street rights of way. The program fosters the replenishment of Tampa's valuable and gracious tree canopy. Trees are a community resource that provides tangible benefits, in terms of visual and aesthetic attributes, environmental assets, health benefits, and economic value.
Trees in our community helps clean the air, conserve soil and water, moderate temperature and bring nature into our daily lives. Trees are a vital component of the infrastructure in our community and provide many environmental and economical benefits. Tampa Parks and Recreation's Urban Forestry and Natural Resources divisions help facilitate new plantings, tree removals, and keeping our trees healthy!
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City of Tampa Parks and Recreation