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Removing a Tree
Removing a Tree
How can I get help removing a tree?
How can I get help removing a tree?
It can be expensive to remove trees, especially if they are in poor condition or threaten people, property or utilities. Here are some places to start looking for help.
Resources for removing trees
Municipality
Insurance
Electric utility companies may provide tree trimming or removal of trees if they are overgrown, damaged or dead and are threatening their lines or equipment. Contact your local electric utility to see if they provide assistance.
Electric utility companies
Arborists
Veteran Support
Are you a veteran? Help may be available through the Michigan Department of the Military and Veterans Affairs.
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency can be reached at 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838) or visit its website at Michigan.gov/MVAA.
Senior Citizen Resources
Are you a senior? Help may be available through your local Area on Aging Association.
For more info, call 517-886-1029 or visit 4AMI.org to find your local agency contact information.
Monitoring ecological values
Ecological information is collected in reports on local forest compartment areas, forest health reports and in natural community surveys conducted by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory.
MI State Forest Map: compartment reviews
View the state forest public input map and see results and data from local compartment reviews.
Forest health reports and data
See watchlist species, report invasive species sightings and review an annual forest health report showing trends, status and survey results.