The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) prunes trees and shrubs throughout Ada County on a systematic seven-year cycle to meet roadway clearance requirements for upcoming maintenance activities. This work typically occurs in winter through spring.

Why Prune?

• Allows safe travel for those who drive, walk and bike.
• Makes it possible for maintenance trucks and equipment to work on your street.
• Protects trees and shrubs from damage from maintenance equipment when crews are crack sealing, chip sealing, or making concrete/asphalt repairs.

Pruning Responsibilities

• The adjacent property owner is responsible for maintaining proper clearance of their trees and shrubs in the Right-of-Way. See pruning requirements below.
• The Power Company is responsible for clearing vegetation obstructing power lines.
• ACHD will prune any vegetation within the public Right-of-Way not properly maintained by an adjacent property owner.
  • ACHD will only prune for roadway safety and clearance, not aesthetics.

Property Owner Pruning

• Must be complete by January 1, 2024.
• Property owners are encouraged to prune their trees and shrubs themselves or hire a professional.
  • Email us at treepruning@achdidaho.org and let us know so we don't duplicate efforts!
• You may need to verify with your City if you need a permit to prune trees in the public Right-of-Way.

ACHD Pruning

• ACHD will only prune for roadway safety and clearance, not aesthetics.
• ACHD will complete the pruning between January 15, 2024, and June 30, 2024.
• There is no cost to property owners.

Pruning Requirements