Bureau of Forestry

The City of Buffalo Bureau of Forestry is responsible for maintaining and preserving the public urban forest, which includes all street trees located within the city right of way as well as those inside of parks and city-owned lots.

In order to record and respond appropriately to the thousands of Forestry related calls received each year, please Call 311 to request an inspection, tree planting, removal or trimming, a root or sewer conflict, or pest or disease concern. You may also place a request online at: 311 Call Center

For additional information on common public tree concerns, please review Forestry - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF).

City of Buffalo Street Tree Map

• Street Tree Inventory

Tree Planting

• Approved Species Listing (PDF)
• City of Buffalo Street Tree Planting Guidelines (PDF)
• Planting Specifications (PDF)
• Proper Mulching (PDF)

Volunteer Tree Plantings, Stewardship or Memorial Tree Programs

• Buffalo Green Fund
• Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
• CommuniTREE Stewardship Project
• ReTree
• University Heights Tool Library

Tree Pruning

• City of Buffalo Block Pruning Interactive Map
• Cornell Cooperative Extension Pruning Guidelines (PDF)

Tree Work Permits

• City of Buffalo Licensed Landscape Contractors (select Landscape and Snow Removal from drop down list)
• Tree Work Permit Information (PDF)

Tree Protection Requirements for Development

• City of Buffalo Tree Appraisal Method (PDF)
• Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Around Street Trees Detail (PDF)
• Tree Protection Notes (PDF)

Common Pests & Diseases

• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
• Tar Spots of Maples (PDF)