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Storm and tree damage in Green Bay

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Tree work in Green Bay depends on who owns the tree. The City's Forestry Division plants and cares for trees in the strip between the sidewalk and the street, while backyard trees are generally yours to deal with unless they sit in City greenspace. Timing matters too: Green Bay has an oak and elm pruning ban from March 15 to October 15, and if an oak is cut down during the ban, the cut surface needs to be treated with tree paint. Before you hire, confirm whether the tree is private or City-owned, ask the tradesperson how they will handle the pruning ban if your job involves oak or elm, and ask for the work to be described in writing. If branches hang into utility lines, that clearance is handled through WPS, so do not ask a crew to work near the lines. For a driveway-widening removal, a curb cut permit is a separate step to raise before any quote is accepted.

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Before you hire

  1. For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.

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  2. Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.

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  3. Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.

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Questions about hiring in Green Bay

Who is responsible for a tree in front of my Green Bay house?

Trees in the front-yard strip between the sidewalk and the street are typically City trees, planted and cared for by the Forestry Division. Backyard trees are private and your responsibility unless they are in City greenspace. Check which applies before you book anyone to cut or remove it. City of Green Bay (source, opens in a new tab)

Can I have an oak or elm pruned in summer in Green Bay?

Green Bay has an oak and elm pruning ban from March 15 to October 15. Pruning of these trees is allowed October 16 through March 14. If an oak is cut down during the ban, the cut surface needs tree paint, so ask any tradesperson how they will handle it. City of Green Bay (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a tree removal quote include?

A quote should name the address, list which trees are covered, and say what is included: cutting, hauling away branches and logs, and stump grinding. It should show who handles permits, state the start date, and describe any insurance cover. Ask for it in writing and compare line by line.

What do I do about branches touching power lines?

Do not have a general crew cut branches near utility lines. In Green Bay, line clearance is provided by WPS through Asplundh Tree Expert Company. The city page gives 1-800-450-7260 as the WPS number for branches hanging into utility lines, so call that number first. City of Green Bay (source, opens in a new tab)

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