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Tree Resources

Tree Resources

Keep Omaha Beautiful is a nonprofit that partners with the City of Omaha to plant trees in public spaces throughout Omaha. While the program does not include planting on private property or maintenance, we welcome community input about our city's trees to share with our planning partners. 

To help provide a list of resources that we are frequently contacted about, Keep Omaha Beautiful has compiled the following Tree Resources, including FAQs about tree planting, types of trees, and community contacts. Browse the information below for expert tips to plant and care for urban trees! 

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How Do I Plant a Tree?

How Do I Care for My Trees?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is “right-of-way” (ROW)?

    A right-of-way is a strip of land, typically adjacent to a street or road, that is owned by the City of Omaha for public use and infrastructure. It can include the road, sidewalks, and the area between the sidewalk and the property line. Examples include boulevards, parkways, medians, and the strip of greenery between the street and the sidewalk.

  • Who is responsible for the removal of overgrown weeds and/or vegetation near a sidewalk or in the right-of-way in Omaha?

    It is the responsibility of the abutting property owner to maintain sidewalk clearance and the right-of-way space. To view the exact area that abuts your property, visit the Douglas County GIS site at DOGIS.org

  • I have a large tree in my right-of-way that looks unhealthy. What should I do?

    Homeowners or property owners are responsible for maintaining the trees on the right-of-way. (Maintenance includes, but is not limited to: structural pruning, removing branches that fall, etc.) If there is a hazardous and/or diseased tree, you may report that to the City of Omaha. Annually, the City of Omaha employs certified arborists to conduct inspections on rights-of-way and park trees. If any of these trees become diseased, structurally unsound, and the arborist feels the tree will not last over a one-year period, the city will condemn the tree and add it to their removal list. Please note, there are many factors that determine how trees are prioritized for removal.

  • I have a tree I would like to plant in my ROW. How do I do this?

    For a permit to plant on city right of way, please email john.wynn@cityofomaha.org.

  • How do I report weed and litter complaints in the City of Omaha?

    The Omaha Parks and Recreation Department offers an FAQ page about weeds and litter ordinances, with resources to report violations, overgrown vegetation, and more. For more information: Click Here

  • A tree is causing a visibility or safety concern. What should I do?

    To report trees causing obstruction or safety concerns, call City of Omaha Forestry at 402.444.5925

  • What does it mean when a tree is marked with an "X?"

    If a tree is marked with an X, it typically means the City of Omaha is monitoring it for maintenance or removal. For questions about specific trees marked with an X, call City of Omaha Forestry at 402.444.5925

  • Who should I call to report or ask questions about trees in power lines?

    Call OPPD in Omaha at 402-536-4131 (or toll free at 1-877-536-4131). You can also submit a contact form to the OPPD Forestry Department: Click Here

  • Where can I find information on local tree ordinances?

    The City of Omaha Parks and Recreation department offers a resource page about local tree codes and ordinances. For more information: Click Here

  • Where can I dispose of tree limbs?

    Depending on the size of the branches or limbs, check out these resources:

    City of Omaha Composting - Branches no more than 2 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length may be taken to the City's Oma-Gro facility at no charge. For City of Omaha yardwaste resources: Click Here

    Soil Dynamics - This facility offers fee-based composting for yardwaste and tree branches. To see hours, location, costs, and drop-off information: Click Here

    River City Transfer - Larger branches and limbs can also be taken to the local landfill, for a fee. For more information: Click Here

Additional Resources

  • Learn about Keep Omaha Beautiful's tree canopy program to help plant trees in public spaces throughout the city.

  • Review a list of native, diverse tree species that provide a variety of benefits in our local ecosystem!

  • Submit your feedback about public tree-planting locations.

  • Sponsor a community tree planting event, or fund and host a private planting.

  • Add your name to KOB's contact list to be notified about future, tree-related volunteer activities.

  • KOB school-based curriculum engages students in semester-long learning & tree plantings on school grounds.

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