Residents are reminded to leave tree pruning to the professionals

Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey wants to remind residents and business owners that it is against City bylaws to trim or cut trees on City property without permission. The City takes care of its trees by having trained arborist prune them regularly. City trees are typically pruned every three years until the age of nine and every five years thereafter.

Robin Landucci, Urban Forestry Manager, says it’s best to leave pruning or cutting trees to the professionals. “Trees are important assets, and we need to ensure we’re taking good care of them. The City hires experts to maintain trees for the safety of the public and the health of the trees.”

Protecting and maintaining the health of Surrey’s trees is vital to the community. Trees provide many benefits such as reducing urban temperatures and energy costs, managing rainwater, cleaning air, improving mental and physical wellbeing and increasing property values.

If you're wondering if a tree near your property can be pruned or not, just call 604-501-5050. Remember, it's against the rules to cut trees on City property without permission.

For more information, visit surrey.ca/treepruning.