Street trees are owned by the City and are generally located on the boulevard (section of land between the private property line and the edge of the road or curb) or within the road right-of-way (section of land designated for public infrastructure, such as roads, sidewalks, and utility lines).
Request to Have a Street Tree!
Our 1,000 Trees Project is Complete, Planting 1,500 Trees!
Funded through the Government of Canada’s 2 Billion Trees Program, delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Growing Canada’s Community Canopies initiative, 80 different species of trees were planted in locations that will support long-term health in our neighbourhoods. Read our news release
Maintenance
The City is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of street trees, including planting, watering, pruning, and removal. Residents are invited to water their nearby street tree but it is not required and any pruning must be done by the City.
If you have any concerns regarding a street tree, such as pruning, tree condition or damage, safety, or visibility, please let our Parks Operations team know by completing our Report a Concern form or contacting them at ParksOperations@MapleRidge.ca or 604-467-7346.
How to Locate Your Property Line
For information on how to locate your property line, visit our Boulevard Maintenance page at MapleRidge.ca/PropertyLine.
Become a Super Soaker
With thousands of trees across Maple Ridge, it can be hard for us to get to our newest little trees to give them the extra water they need in the drier months so we’re looking for some Super Soakers to help water their nearby street tree(s) a couple of times a week, ideally in the morning or evening. No sign-up required!
A little water now means years of shade, cleaner air, and beauty later.
Request a Street Tree
Help expand our urban tree canopy and create greener, healthier, and more livable neighbourhoods!
Submit a Street Tree Request Form for the City to consider planting a tree in the boulevard in front of your home or business. The Urban Forestry team will review the request based on:
- Available space
- Underground utilities
- Visibility
- Safety
- Site suitability
If it's determined that a street tree would be suitable, the location will be included in the planning for an upcoming planting season.
Caring for New Trees
New young trees, surrounded by lawn, benefit the most when a three-foot circle of grass is removed and replaced with bark mulch or topsoil. This tree circle helps with:
- Moisture retention and root protection.
- If the outside edge is built up slightly, it will act as a wall allowing water to seep down into the roots while hand watering during dry conditions.
- Lawn mowers and grass line trimmers are kept at a distance, protecting the bark from physical damage.
Methods to Keep Trees Watered During Dry Weather
- A very slow trickle from a garden hose for four hours before 9:00 AM or after 7:00 PM.
- A deep root watering attachments available from most nurseries.
- A five-gallon pail with holes drilled in the bottom set under the tree to water slowly.
- A ring of mulch around the tree to keep the water in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us
Email: UrbanForestry@MapleRidge.ca
Phone: 604-467-7349