Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board - Pruning of Public & Private Trees

Reasons for Pruning

Pruning of Private Trees

Pruning Regulation to Protect the Critical Root Zone

Pruning of Tree in Conflict with City Infastructure

About Tree Pruning

Pruning of Public & Private Trees

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All pruning of public trees by the MPRB is completed in accordance with national standards. Trees that may need to be pruned by the MPRB include those growing:

On boulevards
In the public right of way of streets or alleys
On easements behind sidewalks
On park land
On City-owned property
On other municipal public property

To learn more about guidelines and procedures for pruning City trees click on a link on the menu on the left.