Invasive plant removal · Indiana

Hamilton County SWCD Landscape Callery Pear Removal Grant

Run by Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District

Out of fundsLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$400 reimbursement per property (lifetime maximum)
Maximum
$400 per household
Who qualifies
Hamilton County property owners with a mature standalone landscape Callery pear with trunk at least 20 inches in circumference about 4 ft above ground. Naturalized stands in wooded areas do not qualify; smaller trees are directed to the Invasive Trade-In Program.
Where
Property owners in Hamilton County, Indiana with a mature standalone landscape Callery pear.
Status
Out of funds. 'All funding has been allocated' as of 2026-03-26; district seeking grant funding and has a notification list.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Hire a contractor to remove a mature landscape Callery (Bradford) pear tree from your property and get reimbursed.

Requirements

  • Application must be approved BEFORE removal; earlier removals ineligible
  • Treat cut stump with herbicide within 30 minutes of the last cut
  • Contractor quote must cover only Callery pear removal
  • Pay the contractor in full; district reimburses the landowner
  • Complete removal and submit final paperwork within 2 months of approval

How to apply

  1. 1Review the program policy on the district page
  2. 2Get a written quote from a contractor
  3. 3Submit application with tree photos, circumference measurement and quote
  4. 4Rolling review; notified within 3 weeks
  5. 5After removal, send photos and a receipt or invoice showing full payment within two months

Timing and deadlines

Decision within 3 weeks; reimbursement timing not published

No application deadline listed; 2 months to finish after approval

Combining it with other programs

Partner tree services offer percentage discounts (amounts not published)

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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