LIVINGSTON LOVES TREES RESOURCE LIBRARY
USDA Tree Owners Manual
TREE CARE PER SPECIES GUIDE coming soon…
Choosing and planting a tree
List of recommended boulevard trees
Trees are Good: Buying High-Quality Trees and New Tree Planting
City of Livingston Tree planting guide
Ask an Arborist, how do I choose a nursery tree video
Tree Care:Mulching and Watering
Livingston Loves Trees Watering Tips
Tree care: Pruning
MSU Extension: Pruning Trees for Health, Shape and After Storm Damage
Pruning series videos: ABC’s of pruning and The 5 rules of pruning
Identifying issues and Species
Benefits of Trees
Arbor Day Foundation value of trees
Quantify the benefits tree provides with free iTree Tools
Trees are Good: Benefits of trees and Tree values
City of Livingston and Trees
2025 Livingston Tree Inventory a recent DNRC report
City of Livingston Tree Permit
City of Livingston tree resources and site
Livingston tree being watered, the tree has a robust tree well and some native plants to help hold in moisture and remind the tree owner to water when the plants leaves look droopy or crispy.
Livingston’s Urban Forest Benefits
Our trees provide so many benefits to Livingston. According to a recent DNRC report, our community urban forest in Livingston:
Reduces stormwater runoff by 7.1 million gallons annually.
Removes 3,393 pounds of air pollutants each year.
Saves 525,722 kWh and 47,702 Therms of energy annually.
Increases property values by $470,744.
Sequesters 713,642 pounds of carbon dioxide annually.
Avoids 867,339 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
These 3,888 trees, valued at $8 million, enhance our quality of life and make Livingston a healthier, more vibrant place to live. By planting new trees, we're not just beautifying our town; we're investing in a sustainable future. By the end of 2025, LLT has diversified our urban canopy by 10%!
Livingston Street Trees Provide $644,150 Per Year in Benefits from DNRC’s 2025 Livingston Montana Tree Inventory.
DNRC 2025 Livingston Montana Tree Inventory Fact Sheet
To contribute to PCEC's mission of cultivating a more resilient community forest, there are several ways you can help:
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Searching for the perfect gift that will last for generations? Why not show your appreciation for someone by donating a tree on their behalf. For between $50 - $1000 you can ‘Plant it Forward’ and pay for a tree to be planted and looked after in our community. The Tree Fund is a dedicated account at PCEC, utilized solely for purchasing, planting, and caring for new trees.
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Have an empty spot on your boulevard, front yard or in a public space in your neighborhood that could use a tree? If you agree to water and care for it, PCEC will plant a large ball and burlap Livingston-hardy deciduous tree for you for free – approximately a $750 value, with cost of planting. Maples, hawthorns, bur oaks, lindens, honey locusts, flowering crabapples, tree lilacs and more are given away on a first-come, first serve basis, so apply early to be considered for the upcoming planting season.
NOTE: THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2025 TREES IS CLOSED, BUT YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR NEXT YEAR!
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If you're eager to actively contribute, Livingston Loves Trees relies on passionate community volunteers. Engaging with adopters, site visits, planting, maintaining and more.
Join the Tree Team today and get your hands dirty today for a greener tomorrow! Sign up to be a Volunteer!
Planting 1000 beautiful, hardy trees in Livingston's public spaces to enhance the diversity of and access to our community forest
Reach out to learn more how you can get involved:
Thanks for your interest in trees!