Tree Resources for Omaha
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!
What tree should I plant?
- Recommended Trees to Plant » The Nebraska Forest Service
- Explore Tree Lists » The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum -
- Native Tree Species List » Keep Omaha Beautiful
How do I plant a tree?
- Planning to Dig? » Call 811 First!
- Tree-Planting Guide » The Nebraska Forest Service
- Planting How-Tos » The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
- How-to Plant a Tree Video » Northwest High School
How do I care for my trees?
- How to Care for Your Newly Planted Trees » The Nebraska Forest Service
- Maintenance & Tree Care » The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
- Garden, Tree, or Insect Questions » Nebraska Extension Douglas-Sarpy Counties
- Why Hire an Arborist? » TreesAreGood.org
- Licensed Arborists » City of Omaha
Reporting resources & local ordinances
- FAQs About Weeds & Litter » City of Omaha Parks & Recreation Department
- Report Trees Causing Obstruction or Safety Concerns » Call City of Omaha Forestry at 402.444.5925
- For Questions about Trees Marked with an X » Call City of Omaha Forestry at 402.444.5925
- Trees & Power Line Reports or Questions » Call OPPD at 402-536-4131 (Omaha) or 1-877-536-4131, or email OPPD Forestry Department
- Local Tree Codes and Ordinances » City of Omaha
- Tree Limb Disposal 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. See all City of Omaha yardwaste resources at this link.
- Soil Dynamics (paid Composting) - See hours, location, costs, and drop-off information at this link.
- River City Transfer - Larger branches and limbs can also be taken to the local landfill, for a fee. Learn more at this link.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Learn about Keep Omaha Beautiful's tree canopy program to help plant trees in public spaces throughout the city.
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Review a list of native, diverse tree species that provide a variety of benefits in our local ecosystem!
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Submit your feedback about public tree-planting locations.
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Sponsor a community tree planting event, or fund and host a private planting.
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Add your name to KOB's contact list to be notified about future, tree-related volunteer activities.
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KOB school-based curriculum engages students in semester-long learning & tree plantings on school grounds.
