Arborday2010

Arbor Day 2010

Crestwood first became a “Tree City USA” community in 1995. As of 2009, we have achieved this designation for 15 consecutive years. An annual Arbor Day celebration is held in April at Crestwood Park with participation from Long Elementary School. The City maintains a street tree inventory to keep track of our trees. Through cooperation with The Missouri Department of Conservation, grants have been obtained periodically to fund forestry projects within the City. Periodically, corrective pruning is performed on City trees along the streets and in parks, to maintain their health and provide clearance for streets and sidewalks.

Additionally, the Park Operations division maintains six City parks, the Government Center, the Sappington House Complex, Grant’s Trail, two cemeteries, the U-turn Ramp, roadsides, islands, and other City properties.

Recent Activities:

Thirty-two hazard trees were removed in the months of January and February. A portion of the funding for this project was made available through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s “Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) program.”

Notes on street trees:

  • Trees located in the City right of way between sidewalks and streets, are owned and maintained by the City. In locations where there is no sidewalk, there is still a right of way designation.

  • These trees are not to be removed without prior permission from the City. If the tree is a hazard, it will be removed by the City.

  • Please use caution when mowing or trimming around these trees. String trimmer damage is one of the leading causes of death for young trees.

  • If planting requirements are met, residents may plant a tree in the City right of way. The species must be approved by the City prior to planting. The City maintains a list of allowable species that can be obtained by request.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Park Maintenance Supervisor, Brian Hibdon at 314-729-4875.