THE TOWN THAT PRIDE BUILT
PLANTING DAY IS SATURDAY, MAY 16th!
The trees listed below are the locations where the Aspinwall Shade Tree Commission
(ASTC) plans to plant new trees this season. These sites will be checked for underground
utilities prior to planting, so residents may notice workers in the area or utility
markings/paint on the ground. If you have pending work scheduled at your property and
would like to delay tree planting, please contact the ASTC using the form on the Aspinwall
Shade Tree Commission website or call the Borough Office at 412-781-0213.
117 1st
119 1st
122 1st
124 1st
305 1st
314-316 1st
324 1st
325 1st
327 1st
110 2nd
112-114 2nd
116 2nd
118 2nd
119-121 2nd
120 2nd
125 2nd
206 2nd
22 3rd
24 3rd
28-30 4th
32 4th
6th & Emerson by wall
1 Freeport on Western
1 Freeport on Western
37 Western
37 Western
37 Western
37 Western
38 Western
109 Western
109 Western
114 Western on 2nd
309 Western
309 Western
315 Western
400 Western
401 Western
401 Western on 4th
401 Western on 4th
413 Western on 5th
414 Western on 5th
414 Western
4-6 Center
6-8 Center
200 Center
305 Center
305 Center
The Aspinwall Shade Tree Commission (ASTC) was established in 2009 to manage, monitor, and care for the shade trees in the Borough right-of-way.
I Would Like A Tree Planted
I Need A Tree Trimmed
I Would Like A Tree Removed
Sidewalk vs Borough Tree Violations
If a violation is tree related, please contact the ASTC before attempting any pruning of roots or branches. They can advise on best practices and possibly offer assistance. This includes raised sidewalks and overhanging branches as they relate to trees in the Borough Right-of-Way. If you are not sure if your tree is in the Borough Right-Of-Way, please contact the Borough Office. This is a new process for all of us - residents and ASTC - and we would like to work together as we work to make improvements in our town
To contact the Aspinwall Shade Tree Commission directly with an inquery, please use the form below. If you are requesting a tree be removed, planted, or trimed please use the forms at the top of this page for your specific request.
The Ordinance:
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The ASTC is comprised of 5 members, residents of Aspinwall, who serve without compensation.
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Defines "Shade Tree" as "any tree, shrub or other woody plant, which is planted in any right-of-way, or has at least one half of trunk, branches or roots extending into any right-of-way."
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Vests in the ASTC "exclusive custody and control" of all Shade Trees.
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Requires anyone who wishes to plant, remove, or trim a Shade Tree or that portion of any tree, which extends over the right-of-way to obtain approval in advance of any work by making a written request to the ASTC. Requests will be reviewed at the regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
Winter Tree Pruning
The ASTC regularly prunes younger trees, typically 1-4 years old, to encourage proper growth patterns and health of the tree. Pruning takes place during winter months when trees are dormant. Pruning events are announced on the Borough website and are limited to certified Tree Tenders.​​​
What has the Aspinwall Shade Tree Commission Done?
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Planted more than 150 trees in the Borough through the TreeVitalize program and resident requests.
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Tree plantings throughout the community – residential street trees, Fireman’s Park, Field Avenue Park, and at Borough gateways.
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Commissioned a complete shade tree inventory for the Borough in 2014, which details location, type, and health of each tree on Borough property.
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Inspected numerous potentially hazardous trees.
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Reviewed tree trimming and removal requests on a regular basis.
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Worked with Public Utilities to ensure best practices trimming of street trees.
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Continued to meet with interested parties seeking approvals for tree pruning or removal, and replacement tree planting as required by Borough ordinance.
Mulching Program
Occurs as needed to safeguard trees, provide adequate nutrients, and/or provide a barrier from landscaping damage due to weed-whackers and lawnmowers. For proper mulching technique, follow this link.
Annual Tree Planting Program
The Aspinwall Shade Tree Commission has planted 137* trees throughout the Borough in coordination with TreePittsburgh and the Western PA Conservancy through their TreeVitalize Program. It seeks applications from residents and property owners for locations for future plantings every February/March. Planting occurs in the fall. The Shade Tree Commission is especially interested in locations where a mature tree will shade sidewalks and streets.