Tree Warden

The Tree Warden is charged with managing shade trees on City property and within the public right-of-way, as well as working with the Urban Forestry Commission. On a day-to-day basis, a tree warden manages activities related to, but not limited to:

• Pruning of trees for safety and health
• Removal of trees that are dead or dying
• Identification of planting sites
• Planting new trees
• Writing grant proposals

The City of Northampton's Tree Warden is appointed by the Mayor and is an employee of the Department of Public Works.

Visit the links below for more information on:

• Tree Inventory
• Tree List & Planting Guidelines (under review, June 2021)
• Setback Tree Planting Program (pdf)
• Tree Planting Request Forms
• Tree Planting Fund
• Resources, Articles, etc.
• Public Shade Tree Regulations (see DPW's Permits & Regulations)

To learn more about the duties and responsibilities of a tree warden, please visit Massachusetts Tree Wardens & Foresters Association.