Tree Guards

A tree guard is a protective fence installed around the perimeter of a tree bed to shield trees from the stresses of NYC’s urban environment. Tree Guards provide a physical barrier that reduces soil compaction, protects tree trunks from physical damage, and reduces pet waste from entering the tree bed. By reducing stress on trees, tree guards help extend tree longevity, lower mortality rates, and can create a protected space for community generated planting and gardening. Review Key Considerations

Degraw Street, Brooklyn

Description

  • Dimensions can vary; generally, 10 feet length by 5 feet maximum width by 18 inches minimum height, review Tree Beds
  • Three-sided and at least 18 inches tall with the lowest horizontal member no more than three inches above the sidewalk, and without any features extending outward beyond the tree bed border
  • Typically made of solid steel
     

Siting

  • Set at least 12 inches from the inside face of the curb
  • In curbside tree beds, only three-sided guards are permitted, with the open side at the curb; four-sided guards may be utilized for tree beds setback from the curb, however special consideration must be made to ensure pedestrian flow is not impeded
     

Installation

  • There are several ways to install a tree guard in front of a home or business. Visit Park’s Tree Guards’ page to learn how
  • Before installation, a Tree Work Permit must be obtained from the Parks’ Central Forestry office. Permits are required for all tree guard installations to ensure compliance with City guidelines

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