Request a tree

Street trees have special status in the city and cannot be planted, pruned, or removed without a permit. A street tree is defined as any tree planted on public right-of-way, usually in the strip of grass between the sidewalk and curb. When there is no curb or sidewalk, street tree classification is determined by the boundary between the street right-of-way and the private property line.

Urban Forestry Management Plan

The City of Walla Walla takes great pride in our community trees – whether on public land or private property. In order to properly manage the City’s urban forest, the City created the Urban Forest Management Plan to do the following:

• Educate the public on the value and proper care of trees.
• Encourage planting on public and private property
• Involve the public in major decisions through the Parks, Recreation and Urban Forestry Advisory Board
• Report on forestry activities regularly.

The new Urban Forestry Management plan was approved by City Council on October 13, 2021.

Urban Forestry Management Plan

Municipal Code 12.49 - Urban Forestry Practices 

Tree Permits

We want to make sure you do street tree work safely and correctly while keeping our tree inventory up to date.

Tree Permits

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