Street Tree Replacement Policy
When boulevard trees die, the Fargo Forestry Department replaces them when possible with a suitable specie. Listed below are a few guidelines the department looks for when replanting trees across the city.
- Is there enough space between the existing trees to start another? Some areas of town used to space the trees 15 feet apart, which is a little too close. To help see around intersections and when backing out of driveways, we now space trees at a minimum of 30 feet. Spacing will also vary depending upon specie selection.
- Is the site spaced 40 feet or more away from an intersection? We actively try to maintain a 40-foot open space at intersections.
- Would a new tree be a good distance away from street lights? Ideally, the city maintains a 20-foot buffer on each side of the light.
- Is the planting location at least eight feet away from water lines or fire hydrants?
If these guidelines are met, the Fargo Forestry Department will replant a tree on the property in the spring of the year, April through mid-June.