More information about planting, tree care, and organizations that can help you.

Resources

There is so much to learn about trees - how to maintain them, protect them, to speak on their behalf.  This web site is designed to equip you with the knowledge necessary to assist Friends in meeting their mission to protect and maintain our precious urban forset. 

If you have any resources you would like to share, or think that any information is missing, please email Caitlin@Pittsburghforest.org.  appreciate your care and concern for our hard working trees.

 

 

 

 

 

 Pittsburgh's Street Tree Inventory:   In 2005, the Shade Tree Commmission conducted an inventory of all Pittsburgh's street trees.  The results give us a valuable tool that aids in the management of our urban forest.  See the results here.

Pittsburgh's STRATUM Report:  After the tree inventory in 2005, Pittsburgh was able to get a quantitative measure of its street tree benefits.  Read the report here.

The TreeKeeper Database:  The results of the 2005 Street Tree Inventory are searchable online--here you can enter an address and view information about the trees on any city block.

Organizations:  This section contains links to local organizations that also work with trees, such as the Forestry Department, Parks, and Penn State Cooperative Extension.  You can also find a few links to local gardening organizations who may have the answers to your questions.  

Planting a Tree in Pittsburgh:  Everything you need to know about planting a tree in the city of Pittsburgh--Tree Request Forms, Permits, Approved Species, and how to properly plant trees.

The Case For Trees:  Need a little more information about why trees are so great and all the services they provide for us when planted near the street?  Find those facts here.

Tree Care:  Learn more about what trees need throughout the year, and explore some other special tree care topics.

 What Tree Is That?: This website from the Arbor Day Foundation will help you identify what sort of tree you have using the leaves and an interactive dichotomous key.  Just look at your leaf and answer yes or no questions.