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 the arborist typically recommends pruning to remove dead branches and taking other measures in order to increase the chance of survival of the majority of the tree.
While we strive to maintain our existing trees, sometimes removal is necessary to protect people and structures. We will typically continue to make efforts to keep a tree alive unless the arborist assesses that the tree has reached the point of being a hazard.
To sustain the beauty and health of Lehigh’s landscape, new trees are planted in the general area of removed trees.