Urban Trees
Shade Tree Commission
The Shade Tree Commission was created to further sound urban management practices, to preserve and enhance the beauty of Cumberland, and to study the problems and determine the needs of the city with regard to tree planting and maintenance programs.Hazardous Trees
Please inform the City if you see a tree that you believe poses a hazard and is in need of emergency pruning. Other tree emergencies such as fallen trees, fallen limbs, and hanging limbs should also be reported. The Arbor Day Foundation defines a Hazard Tree as: "A tree with structural defects that may cause the tree or a portion of the tree to fall on someone or something of value."To report a hazardous tree or a tree emergency please use the online Tree Work Request Form, or call Paul Eriksson at 301-759-6607.
Cumberland City Code References
- Chapter 2. Article V. Division 3. Shade Tree Commission
- Chapter 14. Article I. Section 14-1. Removal or trimming of trees, vegetation, etc.
- Chapter 22. Article V. Trees and Shrubs
- Online version of Cumberland City Code
Links
- What is the definition of a street tree?
- What is the public right of way?
- What are the benefits of street trees?
- Who is responsible for pruning the street trees?
- If I would like a street tree, what do I do?
- If a street tree has been planted in front of my house or business, what can I do to help?
- Who is responsible for sidewalk repair?
- What if a street tree has damaged the sidewalk in front of my house or business?
- Who is responsible if a street tree in front of my house or business is damaging my sewer line?
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