Trees

The Forestry Division is responsible for the systematized management of Newport’s community forest. The program includes the pruning, removal, planting, stump grinding, fertilization and pest management of public trees. Staff maintains of a computerized inventory of Newport's trees and resident work requests.

The goal of the program is to establish a fully stocked, healthy community forest of both public and private trees that is diverse in age and species. Newport offers subsidized tree planting programs for as low as $70 to residents interested in sponsoring street trees in the public right-of-way, or setback up to 20' on private property.

Contact the Tree & Park Supervisor at 845-5802 to request tree work or for additional information on tree planting.

Street Tree Application & Steward Agreement (2009 BALLED & BURLAP TREE PLANTING)

• Permit Application- Park Use (King Park)
• Public Information Bulletin #1 (June, 2008 Update- "Clear Low Branches")
• Public Information Bulletin #2 (June, 2008 Update- "Don't Top Trees!")
• Public Information Bulletin #3 (June, 2008 Update- "Planting Perky Trees")
• Public Information Bulletin #4 (June, 2008 Update- "Newport’s Magnificent Beeches")
• The Newport Tree Commission March 2008 update
• Newport Tree Commission Agendas and Minutes

Commit to caring for a young tree, and the City of Newport will provide one at wholesale cost and plant it for you! (Tree must be situated within 20 feet of a public roadside.)

Newport Tree Walks