Reporting Information for Saint James

What to Report:

Report the tree immediately if:

• Young trees wilting or in need of watering
• Vandalism to young trees (leaning/tipping, broken stems/branches)
• Large broken branches or trees splitting
• Low branches over streets or sidewalks (subject to damage/injury at that height)

Report the tree if you note more than one of the below:

• Included bark
• Decay/cracks/missing bark
• Smaller broken branches
• Stem damage
• Scorching
• Insect damage
• Stem girdling roots (SGR)​

How to Report:

See a tree that you are concerned over the health or safety of (see examples here)? You can report a tree by contacting the City of St. James Street/Park Superintendent, Ray Hector. Contact information is below.

When reporting a tree of concern, please include the following:

• Location (street address or specific location)
• Why you are reporting the tree
• If you know the tree, please share (maple, ash, etc.)

​Remember, volunteers are only reporting on public trees within the City of St. James.

Who to Report to:
With reporting information, questions or concerns, contact: 

Ray Hector
City of St. James, Street/Park Superintendent 
507-375-1227
​ray.hector@ci.james.mn.us