Tree Removal Notification
REG 07.25.8
Authority: Vice Chancellor for Finance and Business
History: First Issued: December 7, 2000.
Additional References: Facilities Operations Website
Contact Info: Facilities Operations Director
1. Purpose:
1.1 To minimize conflict, that may be associated with the removal of a tree
from campus.
1.2 To ensure the health, beauty, and safety of all trees on campus.
1.3 To ensure that hazard trees are removed for the safety of the campus community.
2. Intent: To provide a consistent and efficient tool for Motor Pool customers.
3. Procedure:
3.1 When there are questions regarding the health or safety of a tree, the Assistant
Director for Grounds Management and Fleet Services should be contacted. The
contact number is 515-9871.
3.2 The Assistant Director for Grounds Management and Fleet Services will seek
the expert opinion of the Extension-Forest General and the Insect and Disease
Clinic in Williams Hall.
3.3 The Assistant Director for Grounds Management and Fleet Services will submit
all tree removal requests to the Tree Removal Committee for approval. This
committee is composed of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities, Director
of Facilities Operations, Assistant Director for Facilities Operations Grounds
Management and Fleet Services, Director of Facilities Planning and Design,
Exterior Planner, University Landscape Architect, Director of Public Safety,
Director of Transportation, Assistant Director of University Housekeeping,
Director of Insurance & Risk Management, Physical Environment Committee
Chair, Extension-Forestry General, and Building Liaison (determined by site).
3.4 Grounds Management will arrange removal of the tree following review by
Tree Removal Committee.
