City of Joliet, IL
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The Forestry Division is responsible for managing and maintaining the growing Urban Forest and green space in Joliet. With over 80,000 trees and 50 landscape areas, the division provides a high level of tree care and tree preservation within the community while continuously working towards environmental improvements. Efforts of the Forestry Division and the Tree Board have earned the City a Tree City U.S.A. designation for 33 consecutive years and Growth Awards for 9years from the National Arbor Day Foundation.
About the City of Joliet Forestry Division
What We Do On City Property:
- Plant and maintain trees
- Trim and remove trees
- Manage tree trimming, tree stump and tree removal services
- Manage weed spraying and park maintenance services
- Support appropriate tree and forest preservation
- Conduct research and promote the many benefits trees provide
- Design and install Landscape areas
- Contribute to city functions and install holiday decorations
- Conduct community awareness programs including Arbor Day celebrations
Why We Prune
- To train the plant
- To maintain plant health
- To improve the quality of flowers, fruit, foliage or stems
- To restrict growth
Benefits Of Our Urban Forest
Urban forests improve air quality, absorb rainwater, and improve biodiversity. The social and even medical benefits of nature are also dramatic.
Trees provide many beneficial qualities to a neighborhood. Visiting green areas in cities can counteract the stress of city life and improve the quality of life. Trees grow to provide shade as well as homes for wildlife, and naturally filter out pollutants in the air. Mature trees and landscaping can increase property values as much as 20% as well as soften, complement and enhance architecture.
Only a Certified arborist, or workers who are supervised by an arborist, can prune and remove parkway trees. Please call city Forestry Division if you feel work is not being performed by an arborist or that one is not on site to observe and direct tree work properly. Permanent damage may be done to trees if work is not performed by a trained arborist.