Tree Care Guidelines

Goodlettsville Vision Statement regarding trees:

To encourage and develop a diverse tree canopy growing throughout the community that enhances the charm, beauty and ecological health of Goodlettsville.

Please use the links provided below to access information regarding tree health and care:

• Memorial/Heritage Tree and Bench Program
• Recommended Tree Species
• How to plant a tree
• ISA information on avoiding tree damage during construction
• ISA information on pruning young trees
• ISA information on pruning mature trees
• Tree infestations and disease information
• University of Tennessee Institue of Agriculture-Extension Publication- Helpful information on thousands of topics from soil testing to turfgrass. 
• Tennessee State University Agriculture Extension Publications- Helpful information of Agriculture topics
• Arbor Day Foundation- Many valuable rescources related ot tree care, tree identification, public education as well as many other topics.
• Identifying Common Tennessee Trees- Useful resources from UT Extension on how to identify common trees in Tennessee.
• Tree Topping Hurts Trees