Tree Maintenance


Our professional Forestry staff manage and maintain 23,000 trees on land owned by the Village. Care includes removing damaged or diseased trees, regular pruning and planting new trees and beautifying the municipal landscape.


Storm Damage

The Village is responsible for the removal of fallen branches and debris from trees located on Village property.


Property owners are responsible for trees on their private property, including removal of debris as the result of storms. Residents may dispose of tree debris through the Village’s collection program for garbage, recycling and yard waste, or hire a licensed tree company.




Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to apply mulch?

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Does the Village offer mulch?

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What is a tree gator?

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Helpful Resources
Dutch Elm Disease | pdf

Honeylocust Insect | pdf

Gypsy Moth | pdf

Burlap Bands for Gypsy Moth | pdf

Fungus Growths | pdf

Emerald Ash Borer | pdf

Mulch | pdf

Parkway Tree protection | pdf

Five Year Pruning Map 2022-2026 | pdf

Parkway Tree Species | pdf

Watering Trees | pdf

Pruning Map 2025 | pdf

Village Forestry

Licensed Tree Removal Companies

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Companies performing tree removal in the Village of Downers Grove need to have a tree removal license per the Municipal Code.


Tips For Proper Mulching

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Volcano mulch, as seen in the photo above, is bad for tree health. Piling mulch against the trunk traps moisture and invites rot.


Watch this short video about the proper way to apply mulch.

Tree Pruning

Tree Pruning will soon be underway for 2025.


Watch this video to learn more about the tree pruning cycle and visit the Proposed 2025 Tree Pruning Map to see areas to be completed.



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