City of Springfield, Ohio Welcome to the City of Springfield
Home
Residents
Business
Visitors
Government
Departments
FAQ
Links
Search
Service
Administration
Facilities
Fleet Maintenance
Forestry
Street Maintenance
Traffic Control
Utilities Maintenance
Wastewater Treatment
Water Treatment

Forestry Supervisor: Steve Shartle

sshartle@ci.springfield.oh.us
Phone: (937) 525-5800

The City of Springfield Forestry Division is responsible for the planting and maintenance of all City trees (trees that are in the right-of-ways or boulevards), as well as several landscaped areas throughout the City. The Forestry Division is also responsible for mowing numerous public right-of-ways and overseeing the mowing of City Boulevards.


Brush Recycling

A brush recycling center is available to the public at no charge at:

C & S Recycling and Compost Center
2551 Dayton Avenue
Springfield, OH
Phone: (937) 323-4273

The center will take most yard waste such as tree limbs, old leaves, dead dried flowers, vines, etc., but will not accept grass clippings.



Trees

Memorial Tree Planting

A Memorial Tree Fund is available to those who wish to plant a tree in the right-of-way in honor/memory of someone or to add to the beautification of their neighborhood. Call (937) 525-5800 for more information.

Tree Trimming/Removal

Private trees are the responsibility of the home owner. Any private contractor doing tree work should be a Springfield City licensed tree worker. A listing of licensed tree workers is available in the Forestry Division Office located at the City Service Center at 2100 Lagonda Avenue or by phone at (937) 525-5800.

Tree Worker License

Tree companies working within the City limits are required to be licensed by the City of Springfield. The Forestry Division handles licensing for tree companies. For an application and testing call (937) 525-5800 or visit the City Service Center at 2100 Lagonda Avenue.

Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borer This division is also responsible for implementing the City's EAB Management Plan in response to the decimation of ash trees from the pest known as the "Emerald Ash Borer".

If you have any questions about the removal or replacement process of ash trees, please contact our office at (937) 525-5800.

Information about the Emerald Ash Borer can be obtained by calling:
1-888-OHIO-EAB

Related Links


Tree City/Arbor Day

The City of Springfield is a charter member of the Tree City USA organization. Information regarding Tree City USA can be found at website: www.arborday.com.
Arbor Day 2010
The City of Springfield holds an annual Arbor Day observance the last Friday in April each year. For the past several years we have held the ceremony at one of the schools within the City limits. We feel that this is a great opportunity to expose our students to the importance and stewardship of trees. Information regarding Arbor Day can also be found at website: www.arborday.com.