City Urges Public to Help Protect Young Trees From Vandalism
September 26, 2025
Damage has been reported to protective equipment installed around newly planted trees in Rockville parks and rights-of-way. Examples include cut tree stakes and deer cages being removed.
These protective measures are essential, as stakes provide support to help trees grow straight and stable during early development; deer cages prevent bark damage caused by buck rubbing, which can seriously injure or kill a tree.
Do not tamper with or remove any tree protection.
Report tampering with city trees by calling the Rockville City Police Department nonemergency line at 240-314-8900.
For questions or concerns about public trees, contact the Forestry Division at forestry@rockvillemd.gov or 240-314-8700, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday.
