About the Tree Warden

Fairfield’s Tree Warden is Jeff Minder.  Jeff’s knowledge of plants and extensive experience make him a real asset to our Town. 

The Tree Warden is responsible for the planting, preservation, care, and, when necessary, removal of all trees, shrubs, and other vegetation along town roads, within public places, and on town property.  The Tree Warden reports to the Director of Public Works and has an office in the Public Works Garage.

The powers and duties of the Tree Warden consist of:

• care for and control all trees and shrubs in whole or part within the limits of any public road or grounds in the Town (CT General Statue 23-59);
• participate in the Town’s planning and development process;
• manage Department of Public Works Tree Division;
• appoint members of the Forestry Committee;
• plan and implement public outreach and education initiatives;
• manage and oversee the Town’s Tree Planting Program;
• pursue grants and other funding to implement the Town's Community Forest Management Plan.

For questions or concerns about the health or safety of a town tree, or to request to have a tree planted in the right-of-way bordering your property enter a Service Request or call 203-256-3178.

Visit the Tree Planting Program to do your part to Re-Tree Fairfield!

Contact information:
Jeff Minder, Tree Warden
Town Garage/DPW Operations
705/899 Richard White Way
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-256-3178
jminder@fairifeldct.org