Street Trees in Santa Barbara Welcome to the City of Santa Barbara’s urban forest web page, designed to provide information about the city’s tree programs and regulations regarding the planting and care of trees in the city. The information on this site will also help to better acquaint you with the trees of our urban forest and the many benefits it provides. 
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| The Forestry section of the Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for approximately 45,000 trees along city streets and in city parks and open spaces. The mission of the Forestry section is to plant and care for all public trees for the benefit of residents to ensure a safe and healthy community. In addition, Forestry is responsible for enforcing the city ordinances regulating trees on public and private properties. | Santa Barbara has been designated a
“Tree City USA” for the past 25 consecutive years. This designation recognizes the accomplishments of the city tree program and the strong commitment of the city and its citizens to planting and maintaining public and private trees. |
The Urban Forest Benefits Everyone
The trees in our urban forest yield benefits to all who live and visit our community. Trees are enormously valuable assets that make our community more livable: § by enhancing the beauty and enjoyment of our streets, parks, neighborhoods and commercial shopping areas. § by providing natural shading and heat reduction of paved streets and parking areas. § by reducing harmful pollutants, carbon dioxide and particulate matter in our air. § by providing habitat and food for birds and other wildlife. § by improving the quality of rainwater runoff through reduced soil erosion and trapping and holding water in a tree's foliage. The benefits derived from the trees along city streets and on public property alone provide an appraised value of over 200 million dollars. Street Tree Regulation Documents Tree Planting, Maintenance & Removal Regulations For the City of S.B.
Most Often Asked Tree Questions by the Public Trees & Views  Trees & Views
View Dispute Resolution Municipal Codes links Tree Planting & Maintenance: Municode 15.20 PDF
Tree Preservation: Municode 15.24 PDF How to Care for Street Trees:Coming Soon
Proper pruning links:
> http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howtos/ht_prune/prun001.htm
> http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/pruning/ The Issues with Roots: Coming Soon Historic and Landmark Trees: Coming Soon > Links to other sites |