The city of Owatonna offers a Boulevard Tree Replacement Program, allowing property owners to request replacement trees for boulevards where trees have been removed due to damage or disease. The program ensures that Owatonna's urban landscape remains vibrant and healthy, providing an aesthetically pleasing environment for both residents and visitors.

Property owners interested in having a tree replaced on their boulevard may fill out a request form online at the OpenGov – Boulevard Tree Order Form. The fees for a replacement tree are $100 for large variety trees and $80 for small variety trees. These fees cover not only the cost of the tree but also the city staff's ordering, planting, and long-term maintenance of the new boulevard tree.

Once a request is submitted, the City Forester reviews each case to ensure appropriate size and variety is selected to suit the specific property address. This professional oversight allows for proper tree placement and species selection, optimizing growth and reducing future issues with power lines and sidewalks.

Trees ordered this fall and winter will be planted next spring, adding to the city's lush and green aesthetic. By participating in the Boulevard Tree Replacement Program, property owners support environmental initiatives while beautifying their properties and benefiting the overall Owatonna community.