FAQ's
The city’s forestry department maintains all of Sarnia’s boulevard trees. Please call 519-332-0330 ext. 3209 to have your request placed in sequence for routine pruning.
2. I would like a tree planted on the boulevard in front of my house. Who do I call?
Tree planting happens in early Spring and late Fall. Please call our office and asked to be put on our list. The selection of the tree will be made by the City Arborist, and will take into consideration the location of the boulevard and other environmental factors. Locates will then be conducted, so as to ensure that no hydro, gas or cable lines will be affected by the new tree. A tree will then be planted, and you will receive instructions regarding the care of your new tree.
- Underground and above ground wires/cables
- Wet or dry site
- Sun/shade
- Flowering or shade tree
- Tree’s susceptibility to disease or insects
- Sensitivity to salt
3. Does the city have a memorial tree program?
The City of Sarnia does have a Commemorative Tree Planting Program. Various species of trees are available, and planting will be done April through June, and in November. Please refer to the Commemorative Tree Program tab on the menu bar to the left, or call 519-332-0330.
