Forestry
Division staff members manage the care and maintenance of approximately 64,000
public trees located along City streets and in City parks and cemeteries. This
includes tree pest management, pruning, planting, removal, inspection and responding
to public requests. Visit the Forestry Services dashboard to find out more.
The office
is currently engaged in an update to the City's Urban Forest Master
Plan, last updated in 2012. The updated plan will incorporate community
input and city resident Tree
Ambassadors from every quadrant with multiple opportunities for public
engagement. The update will describe the City's forestry initiatives to
address issues such as environmental justice, climate change, and educational
opportunities. The City's Urban Forest Master Plan update is expected to be
complete June 2024.
The Forestry Division has completed a draft of the Urban Forest
Master Plan Update, including several recommendations developed directly from
public feedback! Please click here to review the
draft Urban Forest Master Plan Update.
Urban Forest Walking Tours
The City's Forestry Division and the Community Tree Ambassadors will host walking tours of Rochester's urban forest throughout June 2024,
with one tour scheduled in each quadrant. All tours are free and open to the
public. Participants are encouraged to join to learn more about the city's
trees and their various benefits.
The schedule for the
tours is as follows:
Northwest Quadrant: Tuesday,
June 11, at 5:30 p.m.
- The
tour will commence at the corner of Lake View Park and Pierpont Street, guiding
participants through the Lakeview Park neighborhood.
Southwest Quadrant: Wednesday, June 12, at 5:30 p.m.
- The
tour will begin at the intersection of Post Avenue and Aberdeen Street,
traversing Thurston Road, Woodbine Avenue, and Aberdeen neighborhoods.
Northeast Quadrant: Monday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m.
- The
tour will start at the corner of Hudson Avenue and Wilson Street, following a
route along Helena, Wilson, and Woodbury Streets, between Hudson Avenue and
North Street, showcasing a blend of mature trees and new plantings.
Southeast Quadrant: Saturday, June 22, at 10 a.m.
- The
tour will kick off at the intersection of Nunda Blvd. and Cobbs Hill Dr.,
offering a walking exploration of Washington Grove, led by the Friends of the
Grove.
Tour Expectations: Participants can expect to walk on sidewalks, except for the Southeast Tour of
Washington Grove, which takes place in a forested park.
Tour Duration: Each tour is expected to last approximately 1-2 hours.
Exertion Level: The tours typically involve light exertion, except for the Southeast Tour of
Washington Grove, which may involve moderate exertion due to its terrain.
Timing: The tours
are scheduled for 5:30 PM, which coincides with dinner time. Participants are
welcome to stroll and snack/eat during the tour.
Tour Topics: The
topics for each tour may include Tree Identification, Tree Benefits, Forestry
Division Services, among others. These topics may vary depending on the
quadrant and specific focus of the tour.
For all other questions contact the Forestry Division:
Monday -Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
210B Colfax Street
(585) 428-7581