Public Tree Split or Hanging
Service Request Type:
- Tree, split or hanging
Used to:
- Report a split or hanging public tree in the right of way (usually on a tree lawn, the space between a sidewalk and the street) that has a high probability of falling.
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Routes to:
- Cincinnati Parks, Urban Forestry Team
Urban Forestry oversees the long-term care and development of Cincinnati's urban tree canopy and tree maintenance within public rights-of-way.
More Information:
- Forestry does NOT respond on private streets or on interstates/state highways (these are handled by ODOT) except Norwood Lateral or 6th Street.
Process:
- Forestry staff will investigate reports of limbs/trees down in street and will update the request. During storm events, Forestry will respond to locations in order of predetermined level of prioritization.
- If a limb/tree is from a private tree, Forestry may cut back or prune off hanger and set back on owner's property.
- For more information on the process, contact Parks Urban Forestry at 513-861-9070 during normal business hours to discuss planting with your district forester.
Safety Information:
- If there is a serious life safety issue, call 911.