General Services Department

Urban Forestry

The Urban Forestry division provides arboriculture service and consultation to the residents of Durham on issues relating to the trees on City property and rights-of-way. This division is dedicated to the pruning, planting, removal and protection of trees using the latest arboriculture techniques and safety standards.

Kevin Lilley, CA

Facilities Operations Manager
2011 Fay Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-4197 ext 227
kevin.lilley@durhamnc.gov

Alex Johnson, CA, RF

Urban Forestry Manager
2011 Fay Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-4197 ext 275
alexander.johnson@durhamnc.gov

Chuck Harris

Urban Forestry Supervisor
2011 Fay Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-4197 ext 290
chuck.harris@durhamnc.gov

Greg Yavelak, CF

Urban Forestry Technician
2011 Fay Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 560-4197 ext 289
greg.yavelak@durhamnc.gov

The mission of Urban Forestry is to enhance the quality of life for the Durham community by providing professional quality tree care and planting on city rights-of-way, in parks and around city facilities.