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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 (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  worldwide 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/
NEW ADDRESS:
1539 Waverley St. , Winnipeg, MB,
Canada
R3T 4V7
tel: 311, Fax:
204.222.2839
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