Vandalism and Trees
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Vandal - one who willfully or ignorantly destroys, damages, or defaces property belonging to another or to the public Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary on-line


The following pages are photographic displays of trees damaged by vandals. Some of these trees are on public property; others are privately owned.

Additional pages will be added as other examples of damage are brought to my attention. The information on these pages will be updated when additional information is available. If you are interested in contributing to this series of pages, drop me an email.


Green Ash, Fraxinum pennsylvanica, 27 inch caliper, 7th and Kennedy, Grand Junction, CO.
Row of Siberian Elms, Ulmus parvifolia, 605 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO. These large trees were planted ~1931
Cottonwood, Populus sp., Grand Junction, CO. Roots were severely damaged when a water leak was repaired.
Cottonwood, Populus sp., at 29 & B road, Grand Junction. This tree was girdled with a chainsaw.

Placed on the Internet 8/11/01 5:40:33 PM



Comments should be addressed to
Dr. Curtis E. Swift, Area Extension Agent, Horticulture
Colorado State Extension
2775 US Hwy 50, Grand Junction, CO. 81503
voice: 970-244-1834
fax: 970-244-1700