A Free Tree Needs a Home

The City of Northampton is offering to plant healthy, young shade trees on private property within 20 feet of the public right of way (edge of sidewalk or road). Shade trees placed within 20 feet of the right-of-way on private land remain healthier, live longer, stay safer, and cost less in the long run.

Trees planted within the 20 foot right-of-way will be considered protected public shade trees when you agree to host the tree. A formal agreement needs to be signed. The agreement, called “Permission to Plant Tree Near Public Way,” can be found on the Tree Warden’s web page: PERMISSION & AGREEMENT FOR TREE PLANTING WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE PUBLIC WAY (Setback tree). The City of Northampton will prune, water and care for your tree for the life of the tree.

Coronavirus update: Due to the current health crisis the tree program is taking requests for trees, but there is a backlog of requests. Please be patient if you have requested a setback tree.

Please start the process by requesting a tree directly from the City of Northampton Tree Warden Rich Parasiliti Jr. at 413-587-1570, ext. 4317 or fill out the Tree Request Form here: City of Northampton Tree Request Form

Planting today, for tomorrow…

The City of Northampton is committed to maintaining a healthy and sustainable urban forest along our roads, parks, schools and public spaces. Planting trees today will help ensure future generations have tree lined streets and all the assocaited benefits provided by shade trees.

“You know me, I think there ought to be a big old tree right there. And let’s give him a friend. Everybody needs a friend.”

― Bob Ross