Urban Forestry

The mission of the Salinas Urban Forestry staff is to maintain Salinas’ urban forests, including street trees, golf course trees, greenbelt and median trees, and trees within public facility landscapes.

The Urban Forest Section strives to provide a professional quality service, utilizing International Society of Arboriculture tree care practices. A significant effort is put forth to minimize the number of reported hazardous conditions.

Tree Trimming
Clearance pruning is provided when there is interference with traffic and pedestrians. Safety pruning is provided for diseased, dying, and dead branches. This could also include crown reduction and thinning where needed.

Tree Removal
This service is provided for trees which are diseased, dead, or dying. Unstable trees due to root pruning are also removed as determined by the City's Urban Forestry Certified Aborists. Stump removal is provided for trees which have been removed.

Tree Planting
Planting is provided for citizens who request it after a tree has been removed.

Tree Spraying
Spraying and soil injection is provided for trees with insect problems, on a yearly basis or by request.

Educational Classes
Urban Forestry provides educational training for schools, scouts, and other outside agencies by request. Information may be obtained by from the Parks and Urban Forestry Division of Public Works at 426 Work Street, Salinas. The phone number to call is 831-758-7105.