Tree Removal and Planting
Parks, Recreation, and Public Property oversees trees on the public right of way.
 Residential Tree Planting Program
The annual Residential Tree Planting Program is coming soon! Sponsored by Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Pottawattamie County Conservation Department and Foundation, Mid-American Enegry, Council Bluffs Parks, Recreation and Public Property, and Council Bluffs Trees Forever, this program offers low-cost shade trees for people to purchase to plant at their homes.
Tree pick-up day: April 12, 2008.
600 shade trees are available for purchase.
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Up to two trees per household
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$25 per tree
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Bur oak (can grow up to 80 feet tall and 90 feet wide)
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Red oak (can be 80 feet tall and 65 feet wide)
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Sugar maple (can be 75 feet tall and 70 feet wide)
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Greenspire little leaf linden (can be 70 feet tall and 50 feet wide)
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White pine (can be 80 feet tall and 40 feet wide)
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Shade trees will be ready for pickup in 5-7 gallon containers and will be 6-8 feet tall
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Conifers will be ready for pickup in 5-7 gallon containers and will be 2-3 feet tall
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Please consider the tree size at maturity when selecting the right tree for your site.
 Pottawattamie County Residential Tree Planting Program
Click here to download the form.
Click here to download tree descriptions.
Includes pictures.
Tree Questions
To report a tree problem, call the office at 328-4650. An inspection will be made to determine what needs to be done with the tree. You will receive a notice in the mail of the work to be completed. Call the same number for information on planting trees on a right of way.
Council Bluffs Master Street Tree Plan
The following form is a list of approved trees that can be planted as street trees, along with minimum spacing requirements.
Click here to download Master Street Tree Plan
Updated 9/20/07
Why Trees? 15 reasons why trees make a difference.
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Trees Clean the Air: According to U.S. Forestry research, the average tree in a residential yard will annually clean about 330 pounds of carbon dioxide from the air through photosynthesis.
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Trees Provide Wildlife Homes: Trees provide habitats for birds, mammals and insects. They also provide shade for cold-water streams where trout live.
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Trees Prevent Soil Erosion: Tree roots help reduce erosion by holding the soil in place so it isn't easily washed or blown away.
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Trees Help Build Soil: Decaying leaves and roots return nutrients to the soil and help build a healthier structure that is more effective at absorbing rainwater.
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Trees Decrease Flooding: Trees reduce flooding by helping to reduce runoff. Studies have shown that a typical forest of 10,000 trees will retain approximately 10 million gallons of rainwater per year.
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Trees Produce Oxygen: An average tree can provide enough oxygen for a family of four each day, through photosynthesis.
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Trees Increase Property Value: Trees add appeal to homes and residential areas.
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Trees Save Energy: Trees help protect us from wind and sun, helping us to reduce our need for indoor heat and air-conditioning.
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Trees Provide Food: Trees provide us with food, such as fruits and nuts, give us wood to build shelters, and provide pulp for paper products.
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Trees Cool Hot Summer Days: Trees help cool the air though evapotranspiration - the release of moisture through the leaves.
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Trees Reduce Stress: Trees planted along highways and city streets have been shown to reduce ddriver's stress and reduce speeds.
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Trees Appeal to Shoppers: Mature trees in business districts have been shown to positively affect shoppers' perceptions and behaviors.
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Trees Make Us Feel Better: Researchers have found that having physical or visual access to a treed landscape has been shown to help workers deal with fatigue. A view of trees has also been shown to help hospital patients recover faster.
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Trees Reduce Crime: Neighborhoods with more trees have been shown to have lower crime rates.
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Trees Help Kids Learn: Studies have shown that students' attention spans are increased when they have a view that includes trees and other vegetation.
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