The Work We Do - Forestry Edition
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Forestry management and maintenance of city trees
Mitigation of safety risks from hazardous trees
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) management and treatment
City right-of-way maintenance responsibilities
Urban canopy protection and health
Notable Quotes (2)
If a tree is dead or it presents a safety issue, like say it has a crack or a split in the bark... that's our first priority.
SafetyPrioritizing tree maintenance.
Emerald ashbor is an invasive insect and what it does is it cuts off the tree's ability to transport water and nutrients.
Invasive SpeciesExplaining the threat of EAB.
People (3)
Greg LindbergCity Manager
Burnsville City Manager documenting city services.
Brian AlvinForestry Supervisor
Oversees forestry division, manages tree health and invasive species programs.
Steve WatsonArborist
Veteran arborist responsible for performing pruning and tree removals.
Places Mentioned
Burnsville city parksBurnsville city streetsBurnsville city right-of-ways