Riverside is known as the City of Trees. Thanks to our
founders and continued generations of committed citizens and government
officials, a lush Urban Forest has been created in our community.
Trees provide many aesthetic, environmental, and economic values,
including clean air and increased property values.
Urban Forestry is under the direction of the Public Works Department.
It oversees some 100,000 street trees and another 30,000+ trees
in parks and open space areas and is responsible for maintaining
the City's trees.
Find out what trees thrive in Riverside and how
you can plant and maintain them. Helpful tips on soil preparation,
planting, filling, mulching and staking will ensure a long and
healthy life for your trees.
City trees are trimmed approximately every five years. If
you have any questions about power lines around City trees, or
tree trimming, tree removal or sewer line issues, please
use this form.
Trimming of street trees is currently on a five-year trim cycle.
Please see the Tree Trimming Grid Map to
find out when your tree is scheduled for trimming.
Use the power of shade trees to reduce your energy expenses. Riverside
Public Utilities has a rebate program for new trees planted on
your property. 
