a view of the sky through the canopy of Forest Park
April 8, 2026

Facilities Facts: Maintaining Lehigh’s Tree Canopy

Lehigh’s forested campus and tree canopy are integral to the beauty and character of our campus. Our contracted partner, Brightview, employs an ISA Certified Arborist based on campus who maintains Lehigh’s trees and assesses their condition on an ongoing basis. Here is a bit more information about how the university manages the trees on our 1600 acre campus. The arborist’s goal is to promote the health of the university’s trees. At early signs of stress...