Request a Tree

The Parks Division looks after the planting and maintenance of all trees located on City property, including boulevards, center medians, and in parks and green spaces.

Residents and business owners may request a tree planting for the boulevard next to their property. Requests are received by the Parks Division who will review the request and consult with the applicant to determine the best tree species for the property, considering tree availability and suitability of the site.

REQUEST A TREE

Tree Planting Guidelines

Tree planting requests will be reviewed based on the following items:

Proximity to existing trees
Boulevard width
Above ground infrastructure, such as sidewalks, pathways, driveways, street lights, etc.
Below ground infrastructure, such as water and sewer lines and other under ground utilities
Nearby intersections and traffic signs
Landscaping around the plating site to be free from obstructions, including large rocks, landscaping fabric, and artificial turf

Additional Information

Boulevards are public lands adjacent to private properties that is used for underground utilities and other infrastructure. Boulevards will sometimes separate the sidewalk from the roadway, or in other cases be set between the sidewalk and private property. In neighbourhoods that do not have sidewalks there remains a portion of land set a side as a boulevard between the street and private property.

The City will communicate back to all tree requests to inform the applicant of the outcome of their request. This can take up to two weeks from the time of the application, depending on other Forestry work and priorities.
A member of the Parks Division will visit your property and conduct an inspection of the planting site. A notice will be left at the residence or business indicating the inspection has occurred. You may also see a stake or marker placed to indicate the final plating location.
You will be notified if there is not a suitable planting site available due to existing infrastructure, utilities, or other concerns listed within the planting guidelines.
The City will provide regular watering to help the tree thrive and become established. Additional watering by property owners is encouraged during dry periods.
The City is responsible for all pruning and maintenance for the life of the tree.

Avoid spraying herbicide in the area near the root ball, trunk, or on leaves.
Keep grass and weeks away from the trunk of the tree. Trees will establish more quickly when not completing with other plants for water and nutrients.
Avoid damage caused by mowers and grass trimmers.
Use mulch with wood chips and other organic material around the base of the tree, but keeping it away from the trunk. Mulch helps keep the soil cool and moist.

Recreation and Community Services
Box 400, 455 Broadway Street West, Yorkton
Saskatchewan, Canada, S3N 2W3

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