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Talking Trees

Preparing for and responding to emergency flooding are a priority to Salt Lake County. Equally important is improving our urban canopies (trees/shade). Actions are being taken at Wheeler Historic Farm to ensure: 

  • person and property are protected
  • urban forestry continues for generations to come
  • integrity of the dam embankment and detention basin located at the farm

Actions being taken, that directly impact trees, include:

  • Removal of trees, shrubs, and debris near the earthen dam embankment and along Cottonwood Creek
  • Planting new trees in areas outside of the earthen dam embankment and away from Cottonwood Creek

Timeline:

  • Late 2022: Clear downed trees and debris along Cottonwood Creek
  • September–October 2023
    • Remove trees, shrubs, and debris 
    • Plant new trees 

Media Release

Wheeler Farm Tree Removal Map

Wheeler Farm Tree Planting Map

Wheeler Farm Tree Walk

Tree Removing

If you have questions, call or email Parks and Recreation.

Partners in this effort are Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, Wheeler Historic Farm, Salt Lake County Flood Control, and Tree Utah.

Parks & Recreation

(385) 468-1800

Parks & Recreation
Salt Lake County Flood Control

Tree Utah