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Trees and Park Maintenance FAQs


1. Whom do I contact about having a street tree planted or to report a problem?

Contact the Cincinnati Park Board’s Urban Forestry section at 513-861-9070.

2. What can be done about neighbors private trees that are causing problems?

Contact the Buildings and Inspections Dept., Housing Complaints (513-352-3275).

3. Who do I contact about leaves that need to be cleaned up from street trees?

Citizen’s are responsible for cleaning up leaves from street trees that are planted in the tree lawn (right of way) in front of their house. The Park Board’s Urban Forestry section does preventive maintenance on all street trees every 5 - 6 years, and emergency maintenance as needed.

4. Whom do I call about a fallen tree or limb in the street right-of-way?

Contact the Cincinnati Park Board’s Urban Forestry section at 513-861-9070.

5. Whom do I call about a tree limb in a utility line?

Contact the company responsible for the utility line.


6. To whom can I offer the donation of a large tree for the City’s winter holiday display on Fountain Square or at Krohn Conservatory?

Contact the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (513-352-4000) for Fountain Square tree donations or the Cincinnati Park Board’s Krohn Conservatory (513-352-4080) for Krohn tree donations.

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