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Forestry Services
The Parks Department Central Forestry division and forestry divisions of each borough provide a variety of tree and sidewalk-related services to New York City. A description of each service is below. If you know your service type and would like to submit a request, please use our online forestry service request system to do so.
Sidewalk Repair
If the sidewalk in front of your home is damaged due to tree roots, there are two ways to have your sidewalk repaired. You can request a repair by Parks or repair it on your own.
Request a Repair: The Trees & Sidewalks Program repairs sidewalks damaged by curbside trees in order to improve tree health as well as sidewalk conditions. Only one–, two–, and three–family residential property owners are eligible for the Tree & Sidewalks program and should use 311 or our forestry service request system to enroll.
Please note: All requests will be inspected and ranked by the severity of the root damage. High ranking sites will be repaired before less severely damaged sites. After the inspection is completed, Parks will notify homeowners of the results. Repairs generally involve removing damaged concrete, expanding the growing space for the tree, and installing resilient concrete in the surrounding sections of sidewalk in order to accommodate future root growth. Not all sites inspected may be eligible for the program or have work performed.
Repair A Sidewalk On Your Own: Parks can assist you and your contractor if you wish to repair the sidewalk yourself by requesting a free Root and Sidewalk Consultation through 311 or our forestry service request system. During the consultation Parks will design your new sidewalk and offer advice on working around tree roots. Tree roots MUST NOT be cut or damaged. The private contractor must obtain a work permit from Parks and DOT before beginning work.
