Climate Action and Sustainability

Long Beach Tree Planting Program

The Office of Climate Action & Sustainability is proud to support the growth of Long Beach’s urban forest by offering a free, at-request public tree planting program for residents with empty parkways. Street trees provide a variety of benefits, such as improved shade coverage, stormwater capture, and air quality. Our program aligns with the Long Beach Climate Action Plan (LB CAP) and its goal to expand and enhance urban forest cover and vegetation to mitigate urban heat island conditions.

Wait times to receive trees through this program are typically 2 months. In situations where residents wish to have a tree in their parkway sooner, many opt to purchase and plant a tree on their own. We encourage residents to apply to have a tree planted in their parkway for free using the application below. 

NOTE: Tree planting pauses during summer months (July-September). 

             
Apply for a Tree

For questions related to public tree permit approvals, public tree removals, stump removals, tree trimming, or public tree health, please refer to the Department of Public Works.

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Review the City's Policy on Tree Maintenance 

2. Select a tree type from our Tree Selection List

3. Submit a completed Tree Planting Permit form (Spanish/Khmer/Tagalog) to the Public Works Department:

Email: PWStreets@longbeach.gov

Phone: (562) 570-2700 ext. 4

Mail: PW/Public Service - Trees
          1651 San Francisco Ave
          Long Beach, CA 90813

4. To complete your application, submit a copy of your approved permit and a signed  Tree Maintenance Agreement Form (Spanish/Khmer/Tagalog) to the Office of Climate Action & Sustainability:

Email: TreeRequest@longbeach.gov

Phone: (562) 570-6396

Mail: City of Long Beach, Office of Climate Action & Sustainability 
          411 W. Ocean Blvd., 10th floor
          Long Beach, CA 90802