Permits, Forms, and Advocacy

Whether your organization is a long-time member of the Cleveland Tree Coalition or just getting started on your urban reforestation journey, the CTC serves as a hub for finding resources to plant and maintain trees in Greater Cleveland.

City of Cleveland Permits

Tree Work Permit
- For planting and maintenance
- Submit to the Division of Urban Forestry
Hydrant Permit Eligibility Application
- For watering public trees using public water
- Submit to the Division of Urban Forestry

Advocacy in Cleveland

Cleveland Urban Forestry Commission
Find your Cleveland Council Person

Cleveland Tree Coalition Grant Forms

Advocacy in Cuyahoga

Model Tree Protection Policies
- Analysis of Tree Ordinances in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, and Recommendations for a Countywide Policy to Protect Trees (2024)
Trees and Public Health
- Trees and Public Health: A Summary for Healthcare Professionals
  - A publication completed in partnership with the Great Lakes Governors and Premiers, Cleveland Clinic, the Cleveland Tree Coalition, and the Cleveland Foundation

Materials Library

Tree Yard Signs
- Newly Planted
- Maintained