Partnering with the Tree Health Program has alleviated our company's tree care responsibilities. The mature trees in front of our building enhance the streetscape and are of significant benefit to the character and operation of the building. They environmentally provide shade to the building reducing the head load in the summer which will continue to be more important in the future years.
Denver's Urban Forest
As Downtown Denver continues to grow and thrive, the BID Tree Health Program aims to care for a growing urban forest by providing tree health services for commercial properties throughout the District.
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The Tree Health Program cares for approximately 1,800 trees within Downtown Denver.
BID TREE HEALTH PROGRAM
In 2018, the BID made the benefits of the Tree Health Program a part of base services for commercial properties that pay BID assessments. Not only does this relieve property owners of the burden of tree care, but also helps to support a healthy tree canopy by putting all the downtown trees under a centralized care system. The Tree Health Program cares for approximately 1,800 trees within Downtown Denver. Learn more about our services here
Included Services:
- Fertilization
- Pest management
- Organic soil enhancements
- Salt detox
- Pruning
- On-site tree health consultations
Additional Services Available:
- Seasonal watering
- Facilitation of tree removal and replacement
- Irrigation services and repairs
- Supplemental watering
- Additional treatments to combat high salt levels from snow melt products and/or dog waste
- Scale insect treatments
- Lilac/Ash borer treatments
- Services for properties outside of the BID
Join the program!
Investing in our downtown tree canopy provides direct value to everyone – increased property values, increased public safety, higher revenue streams for businesses, and most importantly, amplified enjoyment by visitors, employees, and residents experiencing downtown every day! Reach out to Amanda Miller, Senior Specialist Downtown Environment, to schedule a tree health consultation to make sure your trees are getting the necessary care to grow big and strong.
Not a BID-pay property? Don’t worry! Non-commercial properties and properties outside the BID can contract for tree health services at a reasonable rate.
- Safeguards your investment in trees.
- Healthy trees increase your property value.
- Increase retail spending.
- Develops robust canopy to create an inviting pedestrian environment.
- Healthy trees reduce crime and vandalism to property.
- Trees help improve air quality and reduce air temperature.
- Reduces energy consumption in buildings.
- Reduces irrigation needs for perennial plantings.
- Lessens the workload for your staff.
A.J. Zabbia, Principal, 68West
How Can You Help?
- Keep an eye on the trees at your property. If the tree’s leaves look brown or wilted, it could be a sign that the tree is not getting enough water. Small holes on the trunk of the tree could be a sign of boring insects.
- Keep your tree pits clean. Buildup of trash in tree pits is not only unsightly but also could lead to harmful toxins being leached into the soil.
- Ensure proper irrigation and watering of trees. In Denver’s arid climate, it is essential that the trees are receiving enough water.
- Avoid piling snow at the base of trees. This snow typically has high levels of salt, sand, or de-icing chemicals in them that can leach into the soil and poison your tree. Additionally, the moisture from the snow can decay the base of the truck, leaving it susceptible to insects and disease.
- Consider expanding your tree pits. Most trees in Downtown Denver live in a 5×5 ft. tree pit. This type of pit does not provide enough soil for trees to thrive. Because of this, the average lifespan of trees downtown to be merely 12 years.
- Become familiar with why urban trees are important.