The City of Jackson is picking up the pace of tree removals and trimming to address a backlog of resident complaints. As of March, there were nearly 300 properties on a wait list to receive attention for street trees located in parkways.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) says a large amount of damage from storms, inappropriate plantings, aging trees, and overgrowth next to homes and utility lines are factors that have caused the backlog. To help, the DPW has increased its forestry budget by 45 percent over the past six years. DPW crews removed 293 trees in 2024, a 52 percent increase in removals compared to the previous year.
Last fall, the City Council approved an additional $200,000 for a contract with Johnny’s Tree Service to address more street trees. This funding expansion will be used to service more than 100 trees this spring.
Stumps are removed after trees are taken down and parkways are restored with grass seed. New trees will be planted in parkways throughout 2025 to refresh the City’s tree canopy.
To report an issue with a tree located on City property, contact the DPW at 517-788-4170.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) says a large amount of damage from storms, inappropriate plantings, aging trees, and overgrowth next to homes and utility lines are factors that have caused the backlog. To help, the DPW has increased its forestry budget by 45 percent over the past six years. DPW crews removed 293 trees in 2024, a 52 percent increase in removals compared to the previous year.
Last fall, the City Council approved an additional $200,000 for a contract with Johnny’s Tree Service to address more street trees. This funding expansion will be used to service more than 100 trees this spring.
Stumps are removed after trees are taken down and parkways are restored with grass seed. New trees will be planted in parkways throughout 2025 to refresh the City’s tree canopy.
To report an issue with a tree located on City property, contact the DPW at 517-788-4170.
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