Forestry

Christy Ames-Davis, Bismarck City Forester

Forestry TreeForestry Division Responsibilities 

  • Landscaping information
  • Planting, pruning, and removal of street trees
  • Insects, diseases, and abiotic damage information
  • Urban forestry information
  • Community resources and programs

Mission Statement 

The mission of the Bismarck Forestry Division is to manage and improve the health of the urban forest while enhancing the quality of life for our growing community.

Forestry Hot Topics

Timely information on Forestry programs and topics.  Current topics include: 

  • Emerald Ash Borer 
  • Tree planting tips
  • Feeling stressed?  Find your nearest tree.
  1. Who is responsible for street tree pruning/maintenance?
  2. Can I remove a street tree?
  3. Can I plant trees in the boulevard?
  4. Tree roots have lifted my sidewalk. What can I do?
  5. I believe tree roots are clogging my sewer pipes. What can I do?
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Email - Public Works Forestry Division
Directions - Public Works
Phone: 701-355-1700, option 3
Mailing Address:  Public Works Forestry Division, PO Box 5503,  Bismarck, ND 58506-5503