Promote a high standard of long-term planning, maintenance, and
perpetuation of Kirkwoods publicly owned trees
Encourage responsible management and maintenance of privately owned
trees
Advise City Council on suggested amendments to current City ordinances
and practices affecting planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on public and private
property
If you want help in selecting the right tree to
plant or would like other facts about trees, check out the
commission's recently produced Street
Tree Selection Guide (PDF version) or visit www.arborday.org