Resident emailed photos.

The tree has been inspected and prioritized for action.

This issue was recategorized from Tree Trimming to Oak Tree.

URBAN FORESTER City of New Haven assigned this issue to Trimming Priority 2

Thank you kindly. What is a priority 2?

Issue 14652468 has been marked as a duplicate of this issue.

I just hung up with my agent, he submitted all the information from Seeclickfix.com that I recieved and they refused to insure my property until the trees are trimmed and they can see it from a aerial satelite view. Please any assistance that you can provide to expedite this I would appreciate it.

Can you me with an update on Tree trimming date?

The city does not provide estimated dates for trimming. If the insurance agent needs more information they can call me at 203-946-7903.

Sorry, oak trees can only be trimmed in the winter time between Nov- April. This request has been added to our oak inventory, Thank you.

Wow, I will be contacting the Mayor, board of alders chairperson and my Aldeperson as well. This is unfair considering the situation.

Hi Dana,

You're right, it does seem unfair, doesn't it? For whatever reason, our city's urban forester neglected to tell you why oak trees can only be trimmed from November to April, so I'll tell you.

Oaks are susceptible to a devastating fungal disease called oak wilt, spread by beetles that are attracted to fresh wounds in the wood. Beetles are not prevalent from November to April.

If you'd like action to be taken, here's some advice. First, follow Rebeca's advice and ask your insurance agent to call her at 203-946-7903. Then, if no action is taken, contact your alderperson, Sarah Miller. Here's her contact information:

Phone: 203-675-9516
Email: Ward14@newhavenct.gov

If Sarah can't help you, then contact the alder president, Tyisha Walker-Myers. Here's her contact information:

Phone: 203-901-3436
Email: Ward23@newhavenct.gov

If Tyisha can't help you, then contact Mayor Elicker. Contacting the mayor should always be the last resort. Never preemptively contact the mayor without first trying other resources.

Just a heads up, the decision to trim the oak tree might depend on the answer to the following question: What's more important, your ability to get insurance coverage or the life of that tree?

I hope this information helps.

Thank you, Tommy, However, I did contact them all, and respectfully the only person who had the decency to respond responded. Secondly, I never asked to cut down the tree, only to trim the branches overhanging the roof. I never suggested the life of a tree to be violated. I also need to insure my property. Just like everyone should. I appreciate your input it does give me a clearer understanding. You are correct, I am not sure why no one else thought to give share this information. FYI, I did ask the insurance company to call they refused to budge it was non-negotiable.