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<br />For trees that are on property lines or branches that extend into abutting properties, <br />property owners should follow the state tree laws and guidelines. <br /> <br />5. Boulevard/Right-of-Way Trees <br />Trees in the right-of-way or on the boulevard are the responsibility of the City. Property <br />owners may not plant a tree or shrub in the boulevard. In addition, property owners who <br />wish to trim or remove a boulevard tree should contact the City’s Public Works <br />Department for permission. <br /> <br />6. Diseased Trees <br />The City will keep an inventory of all ash, elm, and oak trees on public property and will <br />remove any that become diseased with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Dutch Elm’s Disease, <br />or Oak Wilt. The City may determine that treating ash trees is a better option in some <br />areas rather than removal. <br /> <br />Diseased trees found on private property are the responsibility of the property owner to <br />remove or treat. Diseased trees should be removed as soon as possible to help prevent <br />the spread of the disease to additional trees. Property owners should refrain from pruning <br />oaks, ash, and elm trees during the active months for the trees. Generally, trees should be <br />pruned between December and March. <br /> <br />7. Licensed Tree Contractors <br />Any contractor wishing to perform tree removal or trimming services in Little Canada <br />must obtain a contractor license from the City. <br /> <br />8. Tree and Brush Pickup Following Major Storms <br />If there is a major storm event the City will make a determination on whether it will pick <br />up trees and brush from private property based on the amount of brush and downed trees <br />along with the size of the area affected. Once the determination is made it will be <br />communicated to all residents. City crews and any contractors will pick up brush that <br />property owners have piled near the street.