Tree Ordinances are designed to enhance public safety and to protect and preserve community trees.

Property owners and managers are responsible for maintaining required clearance for streets and sidewalks.

Street trees are an important component of La Grande’s urban forest. The Street Tree Planting Guide provides information about planning for a street tree planting, selecting the appropriate type of tree, planting a tree correctly and caring for the planted tree.  While this manual focuses on the trees in the public right-of-way, the parkway, the information presented here will be useful for planting trees on private property as well.

Choosing a tree that fits it's site and surroundings reduces conflict with sidewalks, streets and powerlines.  The result is a healthier tree that costs less to maintain.