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The mission of the West Fargo Forestry Department is to promote and maintain a safe and healthy urban forest that enhances the visual appeal and environmental quality of the City of West Fargo. The West Fargo Forestry Department accomplishes this mission through public education to make the citizens aware of the great importance of tree planting and maintenance.
It is the duty of all persons, whether owners or tenants, to keep the shade trees along the public streets and avenues adjoining their property trimmed in such a manner that the trees shall not interfere with travel on streets, avenues and sidewalks. Tree limbs and branches must be pruned eight feet above sidewalks and fourteen feet above streets and alleys.
Street trees are important assets of neighborhoods and commercial districts. Any tree that is located within the right-of-way is owned by the City of West Fargo. Adjacent property owners are responsible for the maintenance of those trees and the removal of those trees must be approved by the city. Please fill out the form below for approval of removing a right-of-way or boulevard tree.
The permit must be approved before any work can be done. City staff will inspect the tree prior to permit approval
Boulevard trees can planted by the property owners by following the steps:
Placement of trees in the boulevard area must accommodate proper spacing's. They must be twelve feet from driveways and alleys. At intersections the trees must be placed forty feet from the point of intersection of curbs. A representative from the City of West Fargo must stake for this placement.
Trees must be at least 1 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter. The lowest branch on the tree cannot be over 9 to 9 1/2 feet above the ground.
Only tree species on the planting permit may be planted. Other species will be in violation of city ordinances.
North Dakota One Call Locators should be contacted to locate all underground utilities before you plant. They can be contacted at 800-795-0555.
The City of West Fargo has recently added a grapple truck to its fleet for the purpose of curbside brush pickup. Below are the guidelines to ensure all brush gets collected:
West Fargo, ND 58078
This program is not intended to subsidize commercial tree services. City crews will not pick up any brush generated by commercial tree services. It is the responsibility of the property owner or the commercial tree service provider to haul the brush to the West Fargo Transfer station for disposal.
For a full description of the curbside brush pickup program, click here.
If you are experiencing any tree problems or you have a question regarding your trees, please contact the West Fargo Forestry Department at 701-433-5400.
Tree Pruning & Maintenance
It is the duty of all persons, whether owners or tenants, to keep the shade trees along the public streets and avenues adjoining their property trimmed in such a manner that the trees shall not interfere with travel on streets, avenues and sidewalks. Tree limbs and branches must be pruned eight feet above sidewalks and fourteen feet above streets and alleys.
Boulevard Tree Removal Permit
Street trees are important assets of neighborhoods and commercial districts. Any tree that is located within the right-of-way is owned by the City of West Fargo. Adjacent property owners are responsible for the maintenance of those trees and the removal of those trees must be approved by the city. Please fill out the form below for approval of removing a right-of-way or boulevard tree.
The permit must be approved before any work can be done. City staff will inspect the tree prior to permit approval
Boulevard Tree Planting
Boulevard trees can planted by the property owners by following the steps:
- Obtain and submit a Tree Planting Permit
- The City will stake allowable locations for trees
- Plant the trees according to city specifications (see tree planting brochure)
- Notify the Forestry Department when the trees have been planted
Placement of trees in the boulevard area must accommodate proper spacing's. They must be twelve feet from driveways and alleys. At intersections the trees must be placed forty feet from the point of intersection of curbs. A representative from the City of West Fargo must stake for this placement.
Trees must be at least 1 to 1 1/4 inches in diameter. The lowest branch on the tree cannot be over 9 to 9 1/2 feet above the ground.
Only tree species on the planting permit may be planted. Other species will be in violation of city ordinances.
North Dakota One Call Locators should be contacted to locate all underground utilities before you plant. They can be contacted at 800-795-0555.
Curbside Brush Recycling
The City of West Fargo has recently added a grapple truck to its fleet for the purpose of curbside brush pickup. Below are the guidelines to ensure all brush gets collected:
- The Curbside Brush Pickup Program runs from May 1 to Oct. 31 .
- All brush must be out by 7 a.m. on your garbage day.
- All brush must be in one pile.
- All piles must be at least 10 feet away from any tree, hydrant, streetlight, mailbox, utility box or anything in the boulevard that would impede the grapple from collecting the brush.
- Roots and stumps cannot be collected by the grapple truck. Bring these items to the Transfer Station at no cost at 1620 Main Ave W, West Fargo between 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
For free disposal however, residents can also take branches to the
City of West Fargo Department of Sanitation Transfer Station
1620 W Main AvenueCity of West Fargo Department of Sanitation Transfer Station
West Fargo, ND 58078
This program is not intended to subsidize commercial tree services. City crews will not pick up any brush generated by commercial tree services. It is the responsibility of the property owner or the commercial tree service provider to haul the brush to the West Fargo Transfer station for disposal.
For a full description of the curbside brush pickup program, click here.
Diagnosis of Tree Diseases or Other Tree-Related Issues
If you are experiencing any tree problems or you have a question regarding your trees, please contact the West Fargo Forestry Department at 701-433-5400.
Documents & Descriptions
- Boulevard Tree List (PDF): Approved Trees for West Fargo Boulevards
- Boulevard Tree Planting Permit (printable): Required for boulevard plantings only
- Boulevard Tree Planting Permit (online): Required for boulevard plantings only
- Boulevard Tree Removal Permit (PDF): Permit required for boulevard tree removal
- Boulevard Tree Removal Permit (online): Permit required for boulevard tree removal
- Tree Planting Guide (PDF): Informational Brochure
- Urban and Community Forest Management Plan (PDF): Urban forestry needs and common practices in West Fargo
- Bio-Mass Recycling Program (PDF): Information regarding the City of West Fargo's bio-mass recycling program
- Curbside Brush Pickup (PDF): Information regarding the City of West Fargo's curbside brush pickup program.
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Forestry
Physical Address
810 12th Ave. NW
West Fargo, ND 58078
Phone: (701) 433-5400Fax: (701) 433-5319Emergency: 911