Cobble Hill Tree Fund est. 1981
A Tree does grow in Brooklyn.
click for more		 How to Obtain a Street Tree

There are three ways to get a tree:

  • Request a free tree from the Parks Department.
  • Obtain a permit from Brooklyn Forestry and plant a tree through the Cobble Hill Tree Fund (CHTF).
  • The New York Tree Trust’s program allows residents to request tree plantings for a minimum donation of $1,200 per tree.
Requesting a free tree from the Parks Department
1. Obtain a Street Tree Planting Form from the Community Board or
from its website (CB6 Street Tree Planting request form).
Or, call Community Board Six at (718) 643-3027 and request they send you a form.
2. Submit the completed form to CB-6. (Requests are collected and sent to the Parks Department where they are prioritized. The priority depends upon Parks’ planting schedule.)

Note: The advantage of this approach is that there is no cost.
The disadvantages are:
  • There is no assurance that the requested tree-type will be planted.
  • Delays of 12 to 18 months are likely according to CB-6 and the Parks Dept. (Homeowners have confirmed this delay)

Obtaining a tree through the Cobble Hill Tree Fund
1. Contact the CHTF through either of the individuals below.

2. The CHTF will discuss appropriate tree-types with the building owner and the CHTF will obtain the agreed upon tree.

3. The CHTF will supervise the planting which will be done by a Parks Dept. approved nursery and guaranteed for one year.

The property owner will need to obtain a permit from the Parks Department. A permit is also needed from the Department of Transportation if the tree requires creating a new tree pit or enlarging an existing tree pit.

Note: The advantage of this is the potential delay is minimized.
The main disadvantage is that there will be an out-of-pocket cost. However, the CHTF is normally able to cover half the cost making the cost to a homeowner about $350. This cost is moreover deductible as a charitable contribution.
The Cobble Hill Tree Fund is happy to provide advice on appropriate tree-types, obtaining a permit, and tree care. Please contact: Tom Synnott (718) 834-9083 or Dick Van Bolt (718) 625-2919
To obtain more information and permit forms, please click here.
 
 
Obtaining a tree through the New York Tree Trust Program
Call Laura Wooley at (212) 360-TREE(8733) to donate street trees through the New York Tree Trust. Those who request trees before mid February will usually have their trees planted during the Spring planting season, which runs from mid March to mid May.
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CHTF -A charitable trust whose mission is to plant and maintain neighborhood street trees.