Vegetation management
On Private Roadways and Properties
Vegetation management on private roads, streets, and driveways is the responsibility of the property owners.
On Public Roadways and Properties
Public Works Operations and Maintenance provides mowing and cutting operations to provide safe, reliable, and pleasant roadways within the City's jurisdiction.
- Click here to report vegetation needs for City of Bainbridge Island Roads through SeeClickFix
- For Hwy 305 vegetation or other needs, contact WSDOT at (360) 357-2600 or orfeedback@wsdot.wa.gov
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Information & Resources
- City Tree Regulations
- Climate Friendly Trees
- Proper Tree Care
- Trees & Vegetation Activities – Hazard Tree Removal
- Trees & Vegetation Activities – Invasive Species Removal
- Landscape Matrix Materials (PDF)
- Native Plant Resources for the Pacific Northwest
- Bainbridge Island Native Food Forest Field Guide
- Shoreline Master Program FAQs
Noxious Weeds
- Kitsap Noxious Weed Control Board
- Weed Warriors
- Bainbridge Island Cooperative Weed Management Area
- Free Noxious Weed Disposal @ Kitsap County Transfer Stations April 1 - October 31
Voluntary codes of conduct For the gardening public (annotated):
In an effort to reduce the spread of invasive plants used for horticultural purposes, experts have created the “Voluntary Codes of Conduct,” a series of steps that nursery professionals, landscape architects, gardeners, and others can take to help curb the spread of invasive horticultural plants.
- Ask for only non-invasive species when you acquire plants. Plant only environmentally safe species in your gardens. Work towards and promote new landscape design that is friendly to regional ecosystems.
- Seek information on which species are invasive in your area. Sources could include botanical gardens, horticulturists, conservationists, and government agencies. Remove invasive species from your land and replace them with non-invasive species suited to your site and needs.
- Request that botanical gardens and nurseries promote, display, and sell only non-invasive species.
- Do not trade plants with other gardeners if you know they are species with invasive characteristics.
- Help educate your communityand other gardeners in your area through personal contact and in such settings as garden clubs and other civic groups.