Tree Board Members
Lee Anderson
Steve Rust
Dale Halverson
SHEILA kLEVGARD
RYAN THOMPSON

City Forester
Sharon Bartels forester@casselton.org
701-793-7034

ASH OR ELM CITY COST SHARE

Ash Trees and Elm Trees that have been diagnosed with Dutch Elm Disease are eligible for a cost share with the City if they are on the Boulevard. The City will reimburse 50% of the cost, up to $500. Requirements are listed on the Tree Removal Cost Share Application Form below. Once a tree is removed from the boulevard, a new tree must be planted within 2 years using the Tree Planting Permit.

Tree Removal Cost Share Application

Planting Boulevard Trees

Trees must be planted at least 12 feet from a driveway or alleyway, at least 40 feet from an intersection, and must be at least 25 feet apart.

Tree Planting Permit

Boulevard Tree List

Tree Pruning

Residents are responsible for pruning their boulevard trees. All established trees shall be pruned to sufficient height to allow free passage of pedestrians and vehicular traffic.  A clear height of eight feet over sidewalks and twelve feet over all streets.
Please contact the city Forester using the contact information above if you are unsure how to properly trim your trees.