For many, the High Line Canal is characterized by a towering cottonwood tree canopy that offers a shady respite from the fast pace of urban living. All along the 71 miles, and especially in the southern reach, the Canal is home to tremendous cottonwoods that have accompanied the Canal since it’s early days in the late 1800s. Due to the age of these trees and the transition of the Canal into a recreational asset, the Conservancy, in partnership with the High Line Canal Working Group – made up of representatives from Denver Water and the eleven jurisdictions along the Canal – has initiated a comprehensive tree inventory study. This study will help us better understand the current condition of the cottonwoods as well as all of the other tree species that have made the Canal corridor their home.

The High Line Canal Working Group has selected the Davey Tree Expert Company to conduct this comprehensive tree inventory and assess all trees along the 71-mile corridor. This data will be instrumental in guiding future planning decisions to protect and enhance the Canal’s vibrant tree canopy. They will begin their study along the Canal in the coming weeks and continue throughout the summer. The Davey Tree experts will mark and measure a variety of trees to gather information about the safety and health of the trees – please don’t be alarmed, this is for data gathering purposes only.

Feel free to contact us to learn more about efforts to plan for the long-term protection and enhancement of the High Line Canal.