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The Amendment passed on Monday, February 25th to expand the current Tree Protection Ordinance.

In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, City of Cambridge offices, libraries, and senior centers will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24-25, and Thursday, January 1. We also want residents to be aware that the Cambridge Police Department expects reports of package thefts to increase this time of year, particularly with more residents doing their shopping online.

ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment Form

Report an issue with a tree or request various tree services to the city using our online portal or mobile app, SeeClickFix

City of Cambridge offices, libraries, and senior centers will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Please also note that all library locations will also be closed on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Parking meter payments will not be required at Cambridge parking meters and parking meter pay stations on January 1 and 2, 2023.

Come join City Arborist Dave Lefcourt and Assistant City Arborist Abby Bentley for a neighborhood tree walk.

Hire a coordinator to oversee programming and organize volunteers for tree care and community garden maintenance. This new three-year position will promote knowledge and activities for residents of all ages.

Various genealogy services are offered by the City Clerk's Office

A list of species to be planted in 2019

The City is pleased to release the 2020 Canopy Assessment completed by the University of Vermont, which shows that the implementation of the Urban Forestry Master Plan is improving our tree canopy. Building canopy is a slow and steady race, but we are seeing substantive progress. The investments in tree plantings and maintenance combined with tree preservation initiatives are reversing the loss of tree canopy.