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title: Trees and Shrubs
description: "Grounds Services is responsible for trees and shrubs in general fund-supported areas. Trees and shrubs in other areas of campus are maintained at customer expense. Grounds has an extensive, well-planned maintenance program for all areas of campus. Grounds foresters maintain…"
url: "https://fo.umich.edu/fosg/trees-and-shrubs/"
updated: "2025-12-10"
category: T
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# Trees and Shrubs

Grounds Services is responsible for trees and shrubs in general fund-supported areas. Trees and shrubs in other areas of campus are maintained at customer expense.

Grounds has an extensive, well-planned maintenance program for all areas of campus. Grounds foresters maintain an inventory of all trees on campus. For more information, call Grounds Services at 763-5539 or visit [https://cgs.fo.umich.edu/grounds-services/](https://cgs.fo.umich.edu/grounds-services/).

The University of Michigan has developed a campus Tree Preservation Policy to guide architects and contractors when working in and around campus trees. The policy is available at [https://umaec.umich.edu/campus-guidelines/](https://umaec.umich.edu/campus-guidelines/).

To request service, call the Facilities Service Center at 734-647-2059 or visit [requests.fo.umich.edu](https://requests.fo.umich.edu).