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For more information call (970) 254-3849 |
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The
Parks and Recreation Department Forestry and Horticulture
Division is dedicated to preserving Grand Junction's urban
forest along with providing an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere
for all visitors to city parks and facilities. The large cascading
trees that grace city parks, golf courses, cemeteries and
line city streets are under the care of the Forestry/Horticulture
Division. Aromatic roses, large shrub bed and colorful fragrant
flowers present a warm, welcoming invitation to park users.
It is our goal to educate the citizens of Grand Junction as
to the importance of trees and while maintaining Grand Junction's
urban forest and properties to the highest of industry standards
for health, safety and aesthetically pleasing value.
As the name implies, the city forestry division inspects
and maintains Grand Junction's huge urban forest. This crew
is responsible for trimming, planting, insect and disease
control, fertilization, removal of dead or hazardous trees,
stump removal, street sign and street lights clearance of
city and private trees. In addition to tree maintenance, the
forestry division responds to thousands of citizen requests
for tree service each year. The forestry division inspects
and cares for trees within all city parks, cemeteries, Lincoln
Park and Tiara Rado golf courses, Riverfront trail system,
Downtown Shopping Park, city facilities and all trees located
on city streets within the right-of-way. The forestry crews
maintain well over 7,000 park and facility trees, over 21,500
right-of-way trees, and an estimated 2,000 trees on the Riverfront
trail system. The Forestry operates the popular tree
street program where trees are planted by the division
in the city right-of-way areas located in front of homeowners'
property at no cost to the property owner.
The Parks and Recreation Department is proud that, for the
16th consecutive year, the city has received Tree City USA
honors, and has been the proud recipient of National and State
Awards for "ARBORFEST" the city's Arbor
Day Celebration. The Parks and Recreation Department,
Forestry Division co-sponsors and hosts the Western Slope
Tree Care Workshop held each year in November.
Along with the Grand Junction Forestry Board, the Forestry Division
reviews professional qualifications and administers licenses
for anyone engaged in the business of tree care and maintenance.
The Forestry Division also installs
banners across Main Street in four locations from the
700 to 300 Blocks.
For more information please contact
Mike Vendegna.
This page updated
Thursday, October 18, 2007
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