Tree Care Companies

Keep In Mind The Following When Selecting A Tree Care Company:

1. Does the company employ certified arborists? The International Society of Arboriculture certifies arborists and this certification usually indicates a high degree of knowledge. Remember that an individual, not a company, is certified and that the retention of certified arborists by a company does not always guarantee competency.
2. Does the company belong to professional organizations such as the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) or the Minnesota Arborist Association? Membership in professional organizations does not always guarantee quality, but it does indicate a commitment to professionalism. 
3. Beware of tree care companies that advertise tree topping as a service. Topping is not a good tree maintenance practice and should not be offered as a service by trained tree care professionals.
4. Reputable tree care companies usually have more than enough work that they don’t need to solicit business door to door. Beware of persons who seek your business this way. 
5. Request a written summary for the tree work that is going to be performed and understand fully what work is to be completed, how much it will cost and when payment will be due. As a safe measure, avoid paying for a job until it has been completed.

The City of Rochester Park and Forestry Division maintain trees found on the city right of ways, city parks and golf courses and other public facilities. Many of the trees are located along streets between the curb and sidewalk, or what is commonly known as the boulevard. The City does not arbitrate or verify ownership of private property trees.

If a street tree is observed to be in need of tree maintenance please call the City Forester at 507-328-2515.

Boulevard trees are public property. It is illegal to perform any work to a boulevard tree without a permit. Only licensed tree companies will be issued permits to work on boulevard trees. Anyone wishing to have work performed on a public tree must apply for a permit and the permit must be approved before any work can occur.