Request a Public Tree Inspection

Street Tree Inspection

All tree inspections requests from Boise residents are recorded and performed by a Boise Forestry Specialist (also an ISA certified arborist).

The Forestry Specialist determines the ownership of the tree, either public or private.  If the tree is located in public right-of-way, the Forestry Specialist will make recommendations for the health and future development of the tree and public safety.  The adjacent property owner will be notified of the results of the Forestry Specialist's inspection by phone and any activity will be pursued after this point.

Make an Inspection Request Online 

Tree Inspection requests can be made by calling Community Forestry at 208-384-4083 or by filling out the Online Inspection Request Form and emailing it to forestryinfo@cityofboise.org. Please state clearly the following information: address and location of tree, requestor's name and telephone number, approximate age of tree (less than OR over 2 years old) and type of request (overgrown, dead, diseased, etc).

Tree Care Information
The trees planted on your street were carefully chosen and planted to provide shade, windbreaks, privacy, attract birds and wildlife and to beautify your neighborhood.  In an effort to keep our public trees healthy Boise Community Forestry asks you to help maintain your street tree by following these tips:

~ Keep lawn mowers and string trimmers away from the stem of the tree to avoid damage to the bark. Severe bark damage can result in the eventual death of the tree.
~ Please leave wood chips in place as they protect the tree from damage. The chips also reduce water loss by allowing water and nutrients to penetrate the soil more easily. Please do not pile soil or grass clippings over the mulch.
~ Each tree is staked at the time of planting. The stakes will be removed by the contractor within the two year warranty period.
~ If you maintain a healthy lawn and boulevard, the tree will receive sufficient amounts of water.
~ Please do not overwater, it will drown the tree. During dry periods, water your tree twice a week. Saturating the tree infrequently encourages the production of a deep root system and drought tolerant trees. Shallow watering encourages surface rooting which makes the tree more vulnerable to drying out.
~ Community Forestry suggests fertilizing after the two year warranty expires.  Please DO NOT use a granular fertilizer/weed control mix. We recommend applications of a 1 cup of 10-10-10 granular (slow release) fertilizer in April and October for root and top growth.

For more information on how to care for your tree, please visit the International Society of Arboriculture web site.

If you require more information about Boise Community Forestry Programs, please call 208-384-4083.