Fallen and damaged trees

Strong winds and stormy weather can cause trees and branches to fall. Landowners are responsible for the trees growing on their land, but the municipality keeps the streets and roads clear regardless of where the tree fell from. Trees that fall in forest areas will be left in place to decay, and you do not have to inform the city about them. In the winter, branches from pines in particular can break off due to heavy snow loads. A pine like this is not considered damaged and does not need to be cut down.

• a tree poses an immediate danger.

• a tree has fallen or is in danger of falling on a major road.

• Tel. +358 200 2100 (24/7)

   

• a tree has fallen over a power line. Please note that this only means power lines that do not include street lights.
• You can also inform Caruna of other damage to the electricity supply network (e.g. a damaged substation).
• Report faults around the clock through the chat service at hairiokartta.caruna.fi(external link, opens in a new window) or by phone, tel. +358 800 195011.
• Caruna customer service(external link, opens in a new window)

• A tree has fallen or is in danger of falling in a park or on a recreational route.
• A tree has fallen or is in danger of falling on top of a street light.
• A tree has fallen or is in danger of falling on the street. Depending on the severity of the situation, you can also call 112.
• A tree has fallen over street light cables.
• City of Espoo’s feedback service(external link, opens in a new window)
• Customer service, tel. +358 9 81625100 (Mon–Fri 10:00–15:30) 

Once the response crew arrives at the site, they will first eliminate hazards and clear the street/road. After this, they will start clearing away other fallen trees/branches. Some trunks will be left in place to decay, to benefit biodiversity.