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The trees have offered their gifts to man.

But the glory of trees is more than their gifts;

'Tis a beautiful wonder of life that lifts,

From a wrinkled seed in the earthbound clod,

A column, an arch in the temple of God,

A pillar of power, a dome of delight,

A shrine of song and a joy of sight...

-Henry VanDyke

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Brigham City is famous for its tree-lined streets. The majestic sycamore trees along Main Street are considered to be one of the finest examples of successful urban forestry in Utah. The Shade Tree Commission was established to foster urban forestry in Brigham City.

Mayor Olof Zundel and the City Council established the Shade Tree Commission in 1966. The Ordinance states that "The duties of the Shade Tree Commission are advisory to the City Council and shall extend to all policies and phases of tree culture related to trees and shrubs now planted and growing or hereafter to be planted and grown upon any and all of the public streets and places of Brigham City"

The Commission meets October through April on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Public Works Offices, 20 North Main Street, 2nd floor of City Hall.

(from left to right: Adelle Woodworth
Mary Coleman, Phyllis Nielsen, Mike Phillips, missing
from the picture Floyd Reichard)

Commission Members:
Mike Phillips, Chair
Mary Coleman,
Phyllis Nielsen
Floyd Reichard
Adelle Woodworth

Council Member Assigned:

Bob Marabella

City Staff Assigned to the Commission:
Blake Fonnesbeck, Public Works Director
Tyler Pugsley, Assistant Public Works Director
Jolene Crockett, Administrative Secretary

Questions regarding the Commission may be directed to Jolene Crockett at 435-734-6615

Your City Forester and You

City foresters possess the skills to help you in planting, transplanting, pruning, fertilizing, pest control and an array of other tree care practices. They also offer advice in diagnosing problems, and recommending treatments. If you have questions you may contact the City Forester at 435-734-6615.

TREE/SIGNCONFLICT

From time to time the natural growth of a tree will interfere with City signs or impede the view of an intersection. City staff actively work on keeping these areas clear. Should you see an area which requires City attention please contact us at 435-734-6615

TREE REMOVAL

Trees removed in the parking strip areas are subject to approval by the City forester and the Shade Tree Commission. Trees are removed in order of request and by budget ability. Forms are available in the Public Works offices at City Hall, 20 N. Main Street, 2nd Floor, or you may call to request a form from the Public Works Administrative Secretary at 435-734-6615.

Adelle Woodworth, Commission Member
Mary Coleman, Commission Member
Phyllis Nielsen, Commission Member
Floyd Reichard, Commission Member

TREE TRIMMING

Tree plantings in the parking strip areas are subject to approval by the City Forester. Upon receiving the written a request from the homeowner to trim the trees, the City Forester will evaluate the trees and inform the homeowner by letter whether the trimming will be handled by the Parks Division, or if it can be handled by the resident. Trees are trimmed in order of request and by budget ability. Forms are available in the Public Works Offices at City Hall, 20 N. Main Street, 2nd Floor, or you may call in your request to the Public Works Administrative Secretary at 435-734-6615

Approved Shade Tree List

The approved shade tree list is comprised of tree species, cultivars, and varieties which are considered to be desirable, long-lived, of good appearance, beauty and generally free from injury, insects or disease and are suitable for street tree planting.

Class 1

For parking strips three (3) feet wide or less or underneath any overhead utility wires: As recommended by the City Forester, depending upon site conditions.

Class 2

For parking strips three (3) feet wide and larger:

Small Trees

1. Lavelle Hawthorne (Crataegus lavellei)

2. Carriers Hawthorne (Crataegus carrierei)

3. Washington Hawthorne (Crataegus phaenopyrum)

4. Flower Plum (Prunus cerasifera)

a. Hollywood

b. Newport

c. Thundercloud

5. May Day Tree (Prunus padus)

6. Kwanzan Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata)

7. Mt. Fugi FLowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata)

8. Flowering Crabapple (Malus varieties)

a. All non-weeping varieties acceptable

9. Amur Maple (Acer ginnala)

Class 3

For parking strips five (5) feet wide and larger:

Medium Trees

1. Hedge Maple (Acer campestre)

2. Golden Rain (Koelreuteria paniculata)

3. Flowering Pear (Pyrus calleryana)

a. Aristocrat

b. Bradford

c. Red Spire

4. Pagoda Tree (Sophora japonica)

a. Japanese

b. Regent

c. Fastigata

5. Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata)

6. Norway Maple (Acer platanoides)

a. Globosum

7. Little Leaf Linden (Tilia cordata)

a. Fairview

b. Greenspire

c. Olympic

8. All species and varieties listed under Class 2 - Small Trees

Class 4

For parking strips ten (10) feet wide or larger

Large Trees

1. Norway Maple(Acer platanoides)

a. Columnar

b. Crimson King

c. Cleveland

d. Emerald Queen

e. Emerald Lustre

f. Royal Red

g. Schwedleri

2. Sycamore Maple (Acer pseudoplatanus)

3. Birch (Betula platyphylla)

a. Japanese White Birch

b. Whitespire Japanese

4. Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)

5. European Beech (Fagus sylvatica)

6. Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata)

a. Village Green

7. Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis)

8. Ginkgo or Maidenhair (Ginkgo biloba) - Male plants only

9. Kentucky Coffee Tree (Gymocladus dioicus)

a. Male Plants preferred - no seed pods are produced

10. English Oak (Quercus robur)

11. Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)

12. All species and varieties listed under Class 3 - Medium Trees and Class 2 - Small Trees

Non-Desirable Street Trees

The following varieties and species of trees are not acceptable for parking strip plantings and shall not be planted (exceptions are listed in desirable trees list):