Planting

We’re on a mission to grow a street tree in every plantable site in Springfield. Over the next 4 years, this grant will fund the planting of 1,000 new street trees in the areas of the city with the fewest trees. As they grow, these trees will provide shade and beauty & clean our air and water – helping to make Springfield an even better place to live.

Planting a new tree is only one component of increasing tree canopy in our city – responsible & effective urban forest stewardship includes a variety of ongoing management activities that help trees survive and thrive for the long term (see Urban Forest Health and Safety). For these young street trees, the Forestry Division will coordinate watering for the first two growing seasons (April-October) after planting, and will prune and maintain them for as long as they are growing on Springfield’s streets.

Could your street use more street trees? 

Call or email Candace at 413-482-0593 or CPowning@springfieldcityhall.com.

 

What is a Street Tree?

A tree planted between the curb and the property line – also known as the public right-of-way. In Springfield, the width of the right-of-way can vary widely, but is typically 11 feet back from the curb. This public right-of-way exists even where there is no sidewalk. 

If you have a question regarding the extent of the right-of-way at your property or whether a tree is located on/off the right-of-way, please call the City information line at 311 (413-736-3111). 

What is a plantable street tree site?

A location along the curb that (a) has a lawn strip or tree pit (i.e. a space without concrete) that is at least 3 feet wide and (b) allows sufficient distance from existing trees, utilities, driveways, intersections and signage.

 

 

 

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