Trees Urban Forestry Asheville is a city of trees, a characteristic that defines the city’s natural beauty. Asheville’s trees along city streets, in parks and natural areas, in the front and back yards of homes and in landscaped open spaces are collectively known as the city’s “urban forest.” Trees are the lifelines of our city as they beautify neighborhoods and cityscapes, offer privacy screens, provide shade and absorb harmful gases and other pollutants. Trees provide a natural habitat for birds and wildlife, protect soils from erosion, cool streets and homes in the summer, and protect us from winds in the winter. The City of Asheville is dedicated to maintaining trees, removing damaged or dead trees and trimming trees in the right-of-way to enhance the city’s natural beauty. Call the City of Asheville’s Customer Service Division at 828-251-1122 if a tree is blocking the road or to request trimming. If a fallen or leaning tree rests on a power line, call Duke Energy Progress at 1-800-419-6356 or 1-800-452-2777. Asheville Tree Commission The City of Asheville has a Tree Commission made up of nine citizen volunteers appointed by Asheville City Council. The commission is administered by the director of public works with the goal of protecting and preserving Asheville’s trees. The commission co-sponsors with Asheville Green Works for the Treasured Trees program of Buncombe County, which recognizes unusual specimen trees. You might have a Treasured Tree on your property! The panel also assists commercial and residential citizens with tree and shrub selection. Join the community efforts to map trees, realize the economic impacts of trees, and use the tree key to identify tree species using the Asheville Tree Map. The commission meets at noon on the third Monday of each month in the Public Works Building, 161 S. Charlotte St. Please call (828) 259-5935 with questions regarding the meeting agenda. Native Plants/Invasive Non-Native Plants Invasive non-native plants shall not be planted on city property. Refer to the Recommended Species List for species allowed on city property and City-owned rights-of-way. The North Carolina Native Plant Society’s Invasive Exotic Species List of Severe and Significant Threats and the Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests are lists of species that are not allowed. Below are some other links to websites to assist you in your landscaping needs: Buncombe County Cooperative Extension North Carolina Botanical Gardens Invasive Plants of Southern Forests Forestry Images Forestry Images The Bugwood Network City of Asheville Recommended Tree Shrub List Related Services Sidewalk Repairs Damaged or uneven sidewalks are unsightly and can be a hazard. To report a sidewalk in need of repair, use the Asheville App or call 828-259-5852. Right of Way Maintenance To request mowing or tree trimming in the city streets’ rights-of-way, use the Asheville App or call 828-259-5852. Find information on snow removal See real-time map of snow removal in progress. Report a broken or clogged storm drain, flooding issues or request street sweeping Help keep the city streets free from excess debris and prevent property damage from rainwater runoff. Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville Report graffiti How to report graffiti to get it removed. Help fight litter Join the Adopt-a-Street Program to help reduce litter in the City of Asheville. Report a missed pickup, a pothole, hydrant leaks, and sidewalk safety issues Report issues with city upkeep such as missed trash or recycling pickups, potholes, sidewalk issues, street light outages, vandalized street signs, and more. More Related Services Trees News Click here for lots of City of Asheville service information Posted on July 10, 2019October 15, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Navigating local government can be confusing. Especially when you’re trying to figure out who to call regarding a street or traffic issue. They go to two different departments. The Transportation Department handles the flow of traffic, such as crosswalks and traffic signals or signs. The Streets Division handles the surface conditions, like potholes and resurfacing. To help, here [...] Fourth of July: Change in sanitation schedule, holiday bus service, plus information about downtown fireworks Posted on July 1, 2019July 10, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Sanitation schedule shifts, ART buses to run on holiday schedule Asheville City government offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Trash and recycling collection Asheville Sanitation will be closed July 4, as the local landfill and transfer stations will be closed. Residents whose collection day is Thursday will have their trash and [...] Asheville residents invited to review State Street resurfacing and sidewalk design Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by Polly McDaniel As part of the bond projects initiative, the City of Asheville is preparing to resurface State Street in West Asheville. This project includes sidewalk improvements and pedestrian enhancements, including ADA improvements and enhanced crosswalk improvements. Stormwater infrastructure improvements have already been installed along State Street in advance of this project. During an October meeting, residents were [...] More Trees News
Sidewalk Repairs Damaged or uneven sidewalks are unsightly and can be a hazard. To report a sidewalk in need of repair, use the Asheville App or call 828-259-5852.
Right of Way Maintenance To request mowing or tree trimming in the city streets’ rights-of-way, use the Asheville App or call 828-259-5852.
Report a broken or clogged storm drain, flooding issues or request street sweeping Help keep the city streets free from excess debris and prevent property damage from rainwater runoff.
Streets, sidewalks, lanes, and greenways closures map This map details active filings for street closures submitted to the City of Asheville
Report a missed pickup, a pothole, hydrant leaks, and sidewalk safety issues Report issues with city upkeep such as missed trash or recycling pickups, potholes, sidewalk issues, street light outages, vandalized street signs, and more.
Click here for lots of City of Asheville service information Posted on July 10, 2019October 15, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Navigating local government can be confusing. Especially when you’re trying to figure out who to call regarding a street or traffic issue. They go to two different departments. The Transportation Department handles the flow of traffic, such as crosswalks and traffic signals or signs. The Streets Division handles the surface conditions, like potholes and resurfacing. To help, here [...]
Fourth of July: Change in sanitation schedule, holiday bus service, plus information about downtown fireworks Posted on July 1, 2019July 10, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Sanitation schedule shifts, ART buses to run on holiday schedule Asheville City government offices will be closed Thursday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Trash and recycling collection Asheville Sanitation will be closed July 4, as the local landfill and transfer stations will be closed. Residents whose collection day is Thursday will have their trash and [...]
Asheville residents invited to review State Street resurfacing and sidewalk design Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by Polly McDaniel As part of the bond projects initiative, the City of Asheville is preparing to resurface State Street in West Asheville. This project includes sidewalk improvements and pedestrian enhancements, including ADA improvements and enhanced crosswalk improvements. Stormwater infrastructure improvements have already been installed along State Street in advance of this project. During an October meeting, residents were [...]