Case Study: City of East Lansing, MI achieves urban forest compliance with Davey Resource Group

City of East Lansing, MI uses Davey’s 58-page tree manual to stay in compliance

The City of East Lansing, MI enlisted Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG) to create a comprehensive Tree Manual and Standards of Practice. The city needed to update its municipal tree management policies to ensure they aligned with industry best practices and complied with relevant ordinances.

Davey Resource Group developed a 58-page manual that established a robust framework for tree care, maintenance, and preservation, drawing on ANSI A300 and ISA standards. The solution provided crucial guidance for city workers and also served as a valuable resource for the wider community and contractors. As a result, the city ensured consistency and efficacy in its urban forestry endeavors, with Davey also providing a review of existing ordinances and tailored species lists to further enhance the city's management capabilities.

City of East Lansing, MI