Forestry

The purpose of this program is to adequately and aesthetically maintain the urban forest, which consists of approximately 35,000 trees that are maintained by the City of Beloit located in the right-of-way, parks, cemeteries and on the golf course.  

Maintaining an urban forest safely and efficiently requires a highly trained and skilled team.  The safety of the workers and the public is of top priority.  

Forestry Operations provides the following services on city property to residents: 

• Tree Removal

• City crews will only remove dead or hazardous trees on City owned property. 

• Tree Trimming

• Tree Trimming will be scheduled by priority and date of request.  Bushes in an alley are the responsibility of the homeowner.

• Stump Removal and Restoration

• All trees cut down by the city will have the stump removed and the surface will be restored with topsoil and grass seed.  It is up to the homeowner to water the newly planted grass seed.

• Tree Planting

• The city plants trees in the right-of-way, including the terrace area. While the city can plant trees anywhere in the right of way, residents have the opportunity to request a free terrace tree on a first come, first serve basis in the spring and fall.  Trees will only be planted on city property.

• Wood Chips

• Free wood chips are available on a first come, first serve basis.  The free wood chips are located on the south end of the Krueger-Haskell Golf Course parking lot.

 

Emerald Ash Borer - On Wednesday, April 24, 2013, emerald ash borer was detected in the City of Beloit.  The City of Beloit and Rock Co. is currently in "Quarantine", meaning the transport of wood out of Rock County to any other area is strictly prohibited. Quarantined material includes all hardwood firewood and any ash product such as timber,  pallets, mulch and trimmings, and ash nursery stock.  For more information, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' website.