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Tree Trimmings

If you are pruning your trees, remember that garbage pickup crews will only pick up tied bundles of no more than 1 meter (39") in length and under 34 kilograms (75 lbs.) no matter what type of tree species it is. Larger pieces of wood must be removed by yourself or a contractor and can be hauled to Brady Road Landfill.

Urban Forestry Branch Responsibilities


We are responsible for all aspects of modern 'urban forestry'. Includes tree inventories, tree planting, watering and fertilizing, pruning, D.E.D. control, removal operations, public relations and education, extension services, group workshops, on-site inspections and contract administration

Tree Maintenance Priority Guidelines

The tree pruning program is rated on a priority basis, from high priority where the work will be carried out as soon as operationally possible to low priority where the work may not be carried out as quickly, click on the link above for an explanation.

Pruning

Significant increases in operating budgets have reduced the pruning cycle from 40 years to 12 years. The Urban Forestry Branch does not prune privately owned trees.

Removals

Every year approximately 2,000 - 3,000 boulevard & park trees are lost. The reasons include vehicle impact, vandalism, snow plow damage, construction requirements, and normal tree mortality. For information about mushrooms growing around the removed tree stump click on the removals link.

Planting

Approximately 1300 trees are scheduled to be planted in 2008 on boulevards and in parks to maintain, enhance and expand our urban forest. New subdivisions are planted under agreement between the City and private developers with the Urban Forestry Branch monitoring progress and accepting trees after all the obligations have been met. All newly planted trees receive water and fertilizer on a regular basis for 2 years after installation. New park plantings are completed as capital funds become available.

Tree Banding

When to band your trees

To avoid cankerworm problems in the spring, band your trees in the fall by September 15th or before the first frost. Bands remain on the tree over winter. In late winter or by March 15th, check your bands to see if more tanglefoot should be applied to protect the tree against the spring cankerworm. If the band is coated with moths and other debris, the spring cankerworm moth can crawl over the band.  A fresh application of tanglefoot may be required.

When to Take the Bands Off

Take bands off by May 15th. A good rule of thumb is to band the trees on the September long weekend and take them off on the May long weekend.Bands that are left on the trees over our hot summers cause tree rot, encourage insect infestation and are unsightly.

Stumping

Stumps are removed to approximately 6 inches below grade and removal shall include buttress roots. Excess wood chips are removed so that a 4 inch layer of soil fills the remainder of the hole.

Mushrooms growing on stump area - click on Stumping for more information.

Guidelines for Maintaining City Owned Trees Using a Qualified Contractor

Property owners may arrange to prune, remove and plant city-owned trees on boulevards and in parks, using a qualified contractor if they are willing to pay a qualified contractor to complete the work. The property owner must complete the attached ....more

Dutch Elm Disease (D.E.D.)

This devastating vascular wilt disease of elm trees was first identified in the Winnipeg area in 1975. To date, the integrated control program has limited the spread of the D.E.D. in the city while new research attempts to discover better methods of control. What is DED

Broadway - Adopt-a-Tree Program

The purpose of the program is to "rescue the trees" on Broadway because they are significantly declining from the harsh urban environment, soil compaction, vehicle exhaust and the use of de-icing salts. In cooperation with Coalition to Save the Elms and a grant from the Green Streets Canada program, the Urban Forestry Branch is assisting with activities along this historic avenue.

City Hall Christmas Tree Donations

Each year a tree is picked to be moved and decorated in front of City Hall. If you think your tree would be a suitable candidate please check out this link.

Customer Service

The Urban Forestry Branch responds to between 6,000 - 10,000 customer service calls each year. Urban Forestry Branch staff investigate these requests and prioritize them. If you have a boulevard or park tree concern then please call 311.
Tree Roots and Sewer concerns - http://winnipeg.ca/waterandwaste/sewage/treeRoots.stm

Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a wood-boring insect that was introduced into North America from China and eastern Asia. It has not been found in Manitoba yet. The beetle is currently in southwestern Ontario, Michigan, Ohio and Indiana....more

After hours emergency call - 311


 

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a major Billion Tree Websiteworldwide tree planting campaign that anyone can take part in. If you are planting any trees this year, please pledge them to this project.  Any and all
new trees planted can be pledged - farm shelterbelts, timber plantations, habitat revitalization/erosion control projects, single trees planted for landscaping at private residences or any other new tree plantings all qualify.
For more information, visit:  http://www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign/

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1539 Waverley St. , Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 4V7
tel: 311, Fax: 204.222.2839

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Last update: 02.03.2010

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