Maple syruping season has begun but that does not mean your city trees are fair game. Tapping boulevard trees for sap is actually prohibited! “Driving a nail, hook, or staple into a tree creates a wound—the beginning of decay, which is the most common reason for unexpected storm damage to trees,” explains Gary Johnson, U of MN Extension Professor for Urban Forestry. The wound can also be a point of entry for tree diseases and pests.
Protection of public trees is a priority for the city. Damaging city trees is a misdemeanor, and it could result in a fine. Pruning or removal of public trees is allowed only by permit from the St. Paul Department of Parks and Recreation.
Protection of public trees is a priority for the city. Damaging city trees is a misdemeanor, and it could result in a fine. Pruning or removal of public trees is allowed only by permit from the St. Paul Department of Parks and Recreation.
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