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The cost of tree removal in Mer Rouge, 71261 varies depending on the size of your tree, it’s location on your property and access.
The biggest factor affecting price is the local tree service in Mer Rouge you use for the job.
The average tree removal cost in Mer Rouge is $1,146 which is -24% below the countrywide average of $1,425.
Whether you need a permit to remove a tree in Mer Rouge Zipcode 71261 will depend on the size and location of the tree itself.
Mer Rouge has a set of tree ordinances that indicates whether your tree can be removed.
Normally if the tree is dead, hazardous, planted too close to your home or not considered significant due to its small size you should be able to remove it without a permit.
Click here for the local tree ordinance in Mer Rouge, 71261, Louisiana.
Mer Rouge is located in Plant hardiness zone 8b.
The state tree for Louisiana is Bald Cypress, Taxodium distichum which can be found in abundance in one of the 22 State forests or 1 state parks.
With 53.2% of the state is forested, there are approximately 14000000 forested acres in Louisiana. With a population of 4648794 and an estimated 3500000000 trees statewide, there are 753 trees for every person in the state.
Unfortunately, there are some endangered species of trees, 2 to be exact, as well as 1 threatened species and 14 invasive species. The worst offender endangering native trees in Mer Rouge is the Tent Catepillar and Dutch Elm Disease.
Map of Mer Rouge.
Tree removal in Mer Rouge costs $1,146 which is -24% below the country average of $1,425.
In most cases, tree removal can be cheaper in winter, but for Mer Rouge, in Louisiana with latitude 32.7751, longitude -91.7926, it would depend on how cold your winters get. Colder weather in Northern states brings reduced demand for tree services which increases competition and reduces prices.
Mer Rouge, Louisiana has a tree ordinance regulating the removal of trees. There are just 14000000 or 753 trees per person in Mer Rouge, 71261, the preservation of all trees in the area is important. Unless your tree is an invasive species like Tent Catepillar and Dutch Elm Disease you will need a permit to remove a tree. Refer to your local tree ordinance here for more info.
Most home insurance coverage in Mer Rouge, 71261 in Louisiana with cover tree removal if the tree has fallen in a storm. This will not include the removal of healthy trees or neglected dead trees. If your trees are invasive like Tent Catepillar and Dutch Elm Disease, then they might cover you, but it will vary depending on the company used.
With 53.2% in Louisiana across 1 state parks and 22 state forests there are 22 endangered species of trees and 1. With 14000000 forested acres which are 53.2% of land still forested and 14 invasive tree(s) and plants like Tent Catepillar and Dutch Elm Disease taking a foothold, native trees like our state tree the Bald Cypress, Taxodium distichum would normally flourish are having a harder time thriving.
Mer Rouge coordinates are 32.7751, -91.7926 and the average weather readings are the following:
Author: Ben McInerney - Ben is a qualified arborist with 15 plus years of industry experience in Arboriculture. He ran a successful tree service before turning to writing and publishing. Ben is dedicating to providing users with the most accurate up to date information on everything trees.
