Forestry

The Forestry Division is responsible for trees and shrubs in all public areas. This division also helps to educate and inform city residents about the proper care and selection of trees and shrubs.

Property owners may be authorized to hire a private contractor to plant, trim or remove a tree in the right-of-way. A Tree Application (Planting, Trimming or Removal) which must be completed in order to receive this authorization. 

Tree Application - Planting, Trimming or Removal

Tree Inventory


Ohio Utilities protection service (oUPS)The Ohio Revised Code requires contact be made with the Ohio Utilities Protection Service at least 48 hours, but no more than 10 working days, (excluding weekends and legal holidays) before beginning any digging project. Call 8-1-1 or 1.800.362.2764.

Tree City USASandusky has been recognized for over 30 years as a Tree City U.S.A. by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This prestigious national award program recognizes communities that effectively manage their public tree resources.