ELM — City of Calgary
Planning for 2025
We’re gearing up for our 2025 community landscaping plan and your input matters! As we allocate our budget for these improvements, we invite you to share your ideas and priorities.
The City of Calgary
As a municipality, Calgary has approximately 7 million trees, located on both public and private lands, in parks, natural areas and green spaces. This is a remarkable and valuable accomplishment: in our arid climate, trees are not a natural feature of our landscape, save for riparian areas along rivers. Calgary’s urban forest on public land has an estimated value of over $1.3 billion.
Mahogany residents can assist by reporting dead trees to the City of Calgary through a straightforward process.
Here’s how:
- Identification: First, identify any dead trees within the community. This can include trees in public parks, along streets, or on city-owned properties. (use the Urban Forestry map below to identify the tree.
- Reporting Tree Concerns: Reach out to the City of Calgary, You can do this through phone, online, or by using any specific reporting tools or forms provided by the city (311 app). When reporting, be sure to provide a detailed description of the tree's location, and if possible, attach photographs to help city officials identify the tree easily.
- Follow-Up: If necessary, follow up on your report to ensure that the city has taken action. This can be done by contacting the department again or checking with any provided reporting tools or systems for updates. You can review the status of outstanding reports using the tool below
- Community Involvement: Encourage your community neighbors to be vigilant and report dead or hazardous trees as well. The more reports the city receives, the more efficiently they can address the issue.
By reporting dead trees to the City of Calgary, the community plays a crucial role in helping to maintain public safety and the overall health of the urban forest.
Urban Forestry Map
To view City-owned trees near your property, enter the address into the map. If you’re using a mobile device, the ‘locate me’ button will zoom into your location. Before doing tree work, contact 311 to confirm if the tree is owned by the City.
Submit a Tree Concern
The City of Calgary’s 311 web portal is designed for reporting issues with trees. Here, you can request maintenance or removal of city-owned trees, inquire about tree ownership, and get help with common tree pest problems.
Outstanding 311 Requests
For updates on your service requests, including those related to trees, the 311 portal provides current statuses. Whether you need tree maintenance, removal, inspections, or help with tree pests, this portal has you covered.
Water Programs
The City of Calgary’s water programs page provides insights on WaterSense, water efficiency, and managing water in drought conditions for homeowners.
Good Neighbour Practices
The Good Neighbour Practices Reference outlines municipal bylaws for residents, business owners, service providers, and community rights and responsibilities.
Be YardSmart
The City of Calgary’s Yard Smart initiative guides Calgarians in maintaining a sustainable, climate-friendly yard that’s both beautiful and easy to care for.
