1. Resources for the Madison Community

    Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.

Report a tree concern

Storm damage

If a tree or large branches are in the road, please contact us right away.

  • During business hours (Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm):
    608-266-4816
  • After hours:
    608-255-2345
  • Madison Gas & Electric (trees on power lines):
    608-252-1111

For non-emergency damage, please report a damaged tree online.

Public trees

For concerns about public trees, contact us by phone or online:

Public trees include:

  • Trees in the terrace (right-of-way), or the area between the street and the sidewalk
  • Trees in greenways
  • Trees in medians
  • Trees in parks, golf courses, and cemeteries

If you do not have a sidewalk, the right-of-way is the area between the street and your property line.

Private trees

Property owners are responsible for trees on private property.

We recommend you contact certified arborists for private tree concerns. To find a certified arborist, visit the Wisconsin Arborist Association.

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