Removals are designated with signage a minimum of two weeks in advance, allowing residents to voice any concerns before removal. To protect trees during the summer heat, tree work is performed in the fall through spring whenever possible. The Department of Public Works performs low pruning on a routine basis and utilizes the services of a State-certified private contractor to remove diseased or dead trees and hazardous limbs from within the City’s right of way. Learn more about eligibility and apply on the Rain Check Rebate web page. You can get a rebate for replacing a tree on your property through this program! Other rebate opportunities include: rain barrels, cisterns, rain gardens, pavement removal, permeable pavement, and green roofs. The Chesapeake Bay Trust, in partnership with Prince George’s County, offers rebate incentives to homeowners, businesses, and other property owners who implement strategies that improve stormwater runoff quality, reduce pollution, and restore local stream and river health. Before planting a tree, contact Miss Utility, (800) 257-7777 to ensure there are no underground utility lines where you plan to dig. Only tree species listed in the Recommended Tree List, published by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, may be planted.įor more information regarding trees on private property, please reference Chapter 112, Urban Forestry, in the City Code and Charter. This Ordinance provides detailed information on the criteria the City's Shade Tree Board uses to evaluate the permit application and appeal process. Planting locations and species must comply with Hyattsville Ordinance 2005-01, the Urban Forest Ordinance. To plant trees in the public right of way, a property owner must obtain permission from the City Arborist. Use this Tree Request form to submit a request. Trees are typically planted the fall of each year and residential requests are given first priority (provided interference with utilities is not an issue). Residents can request a tree be planted in the City Right of Way (ROW) in front of or to the side of their home using this form. View our Tree Database to learn more about the trees near you. Before planting a tree, the City considers many factors, including overall space underground and above-ground utilities proximity to driveways, intersections and crosswalks proximity to other trees and success of other trees in the area. Trees are generally planted fall through spring. (Some trees may need to be planted in the fall of 2024.) Planting will be on a first-come, first-served basis until supplies are exhausted. Depending on weather and availability, trees will be planted this fall or the spring of 2024. Appointments will take place starting in July 2023. (If you are not sure if you are a part of the incorporated city, verify your address at After you complete the form linked below, a representative from Casey Trees will contact you to schedule an appointment to select a tree and identify the perfect planting location on your property. City of Hyattsville property owners can request a FREE native tree planting! This includes homeowners, businesses, apartment complexes, churches, etc.
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