General maintenance typically includes pruning, removal of low limbs over the street and sidewalk, as well as limbs that interfere with signs and lights or impede traffic flow.
Every effort is made to sustain our urban trees in a healthy and cost effective manner.
However, as trees decline or die and become hazardous they are removed. Firewood resulting from the removal of a City tree is given away on a first come-first served basis. Once a request is received the Urban Forester will inspect the tree and will take necessary actions. Over the past 10 years, the City of Lynchburg has planted approximately 350 trees annually. Money for this program is generated through the City's Drop-Off Recycling program.