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Tree Permitting Waiver for 7/12/22 Storm-Related Damage

If you have a fallen or damaged tree on your property because of a weather emergency on 7-12-2022, you can remove the tree or fallen branches without a permit. Document or photograph the damage/emergency and send it to DPW at arborist@collegeparkmd.gov. Those who wish to remove or prune a surviving tree must submit an application […]

Wednesday August 17th, 2022 in Tree Canopy | Comments Off on Tree Permitting Waiver for 7/12/22 Storm-Related Damage

Council to Vote on Tree Ordinance this Week

After many months of discussion, the City Council will vote on the proposed Tree Ordinance at this week’s Council meeting. City’s tree canopy has been decreasing over the years, especially in the residential areas, and the ordinance is expected to help preserve the canopy in the coming years. The ordinance will require residents to get […]

Sunday May 8th, 2022 in Tree Canopy | 1 Comment »

Please Let us know How we may Preserve and Enhance City’s Tree Canopy

We need your help – with ideas on how we can preserve and enhance College Park’s tree canopy. Tonight, the City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed tree ordinance. The ordinance is being proposed to address the City’s declining number of tree stock that happened over recent years. From 2009 to 2018, […]

Tuesday August 10th, 2021 in Tree Canopy | Comments Off on Please Let us know How we may Preserve and Enhance City’s Tree Canopy

Community Forum on Preserving and Enhancing Tree Canopy in College Park

Trees offer so many benefits to our community. Unfortunately, College Park’s tree canopy is going down at an alarming rate. Between 2009 and 2018, we lost about 37,000 trees in College Park. As part of the recent 5-years Strategic Plan, the City Council has decided to reverse this course and increase City’s tree canopy coverage […]

Friday August 6th, 2021 in Announcements, Tree Canopy | Comments Off on Community Forum on Preserving and Enhancing Tree Canopy in College Park