Online Tree Pruning Class now available
December 6, 2024 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – The Rochester Parks Department’s Forestry Division, in partnership with RNeighbors, is offering an online Tree Pruning Class. Upon completing the class, participants will receive a Volunteer Pruning Certificate, which allows them to prune limbs 2 inches and smaller from public trees located in the boulevard in front of their home.
Rochester City Forester Jeff Haberman shares, “Winter is an ideal time to prune trees, as the colder weather reduces the risk of exposing them to diseases that could cause harm. This new online course will give homeowners the knowledge they need to properly prune public trees in the boulevard, including those our team might not be aware of or have the time to quickly address.”
The Forestry Division manages a comprehensive urban tree program, including reforestation of park and boulevard areas and maintenance of more than 100,000+ boulevard and public property trees located on 5,125 acres.
More information about the Forestry Division is available on the City website.