In recent years the City of Orlando has grown its tree canopy from 23% to 27% which reduces air pollution, decreases the heat island effect and delivers important livability, safety and stormwater benefits.
All those trees need care.
Hurricanes and tropical storms often uproot trees and cause extensive property damage. Because properly pruned trees have a far greater survival rate when storms hit, proper tree care is essential to protecting residents and their homes.
The city received a grant from the Urban Sustainability Directors Network to help homeowners with tree care that prevents damage to their homes during storms and hurricanes.
The city will contract with a tree care company to provide services to existing trees at owner occupied homes. This will strengthen Orlando’s urban and community forest health in the face of natural disasters exacerbated by climate change.
Homeowners can print the application, have it notarized and drop it off at one of these neighborhood centers or you can bring your ID to one of these events to submit an application in person where a notary will be provided.
Forms to download:
Upcoming events:
Resources are limited and applications will be prioritized by need. An arborist will call to schedule a tree assessment to determine if the city can help.