The Wilmington Tree Commission reviews tree permit appeals and advises the City on tree matters. The Wilmington Tree Commission reviews tree permit appeals and advises the City on tree matters.

Wilmington Tree Commission

The Wilmington Tree Commission consists of five members, three appointed by the Mayor and two appointed by the President of City Council. The tree commission is considered a public body with the responsibility of reviewing tree permit appeals, advising on City tree matters and developing a community tree plan.

Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. at the William G. Turner Municipal Complex, 500 Wilmington Avenue. The schedule is subject to change.

Commission Members

Stan Kozicki, Projects Manager, Department of Parks and Recreation
Jen Bruhler, Director of Programs, Delaware Center for Horticulture
Jason Gaskill, Certified Arborist, DiSabatino Landscaping and Tree Service
Adele Meehan, Union Park Gardens Civic Association
Dolores Washam, President, Urban Environmental Center


City Trees Contact Numbers

General Tree Questions:
(302) 576-2582

Street Tree Concerns:
(302) 576-2582

Park Tree Concerns:
Dept. of Parks and Recreation (302) 576-3820

Private Property Tree Complaints:
Dept. of Licenses & Inspections (302) 576-3030

Trees and Power Lines:
Delmarva Power 1-800-375-7117

Tree Blocking Road During Business Hours:
Dept. of Parks and Recreation (302) 576-3820

Tree Blocking Road After Business Hours:
Wilmington Police Department (302) 656-4357