Trees

Tree Removal and Safety Pruning 

We have contracted with Asplundh Tree and Green Valley Tree Service to remove trees deemed unsafe by our tree wardens in the town road right-of-way. Trees outside of the town right-of-way are the property owner’s responsibility. If you have a concern about a particular tree, please call the Public Works Director, Beth Lunt at 860-228-4270.

There are numerous trees lining our roadways and for this reason it is prudent that residents check trees known to be on private property to ensure public safety on our roads.

Once a call has been placed with the town, the tree warden will review the tree to determine the condition and ownership. The tree will be evaluated for possible removal or safety pruning. We currently have an extensive list that is evaluated routinely to set tree priority. Please refrain from calling to determine your place on our list due to possible changes in priority.

Please contact the Tree Warden in Columbia before you cut down or plant any trees or bushes that are near roadways and town right of ways or if you are unsure of ownership. If you need to remove a tree or brush that is within 100-feet of a river, stream or body of water, contact the Inland Wetland Officer at 860-228-0440.