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storm damages the trees on your property, knowing who call may help speed up
the clean up process. Important numbers to have:
Parks Forestry Section: Mon - Fri, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. 266-4816
If the damage occurs after work hours, evenings, weekends - call Police
Dispatch, 266-4275.
When to call the Parks Forestry Section or a private tree care
specialist or arborist.
- Street Tree Damage - a street tree is a tree between the sidewalk
and the street. If these trees are damaged, please call 266-4816
during work hours or Police Dispatch after work hours. This is the
responsibility of the City Forestry Section.
- Private Tree that falls on to public spaces such as sidewalk or
street - call for Parks Forestry Section. The workers will clean
up only that which is in the public space (street or sidewalk). You may need to hire a
private contractor to clean up the rest of the damage/tree on your own
property.
- Private Tree on own Property that is damaged and fall on private
property - You will need to call a private contractor.
- Trees on power lines - Please call Madison Gas & Electric.
Brush clean up:
The Forestry Section will pick up only the brush that was created
from the clean up work on the street trees. For private brush pick up,
contact the Street Division for their brush pick up schedule.
Stump Removal:
All stump removals for street trees is the responsibility of the Streets
Division. Please contact the Streets Division for their removal
schedule.
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