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Tree removal laws & permits by state
Last Updated: 21 December 2020
Every city in every state has its own tree removal regulations. This is because each city has its own unique ecosystem, weather and plant life. The types of trees that are protected in Florida vary greatly to tree protection laws in Arizona.
Below is a list of links to tree removal ordinances in each state and city.
Some have summaries, others are links to your cities Tree Preservation Ordinance. In it, you will find all the answers related to tree removal laws and whether you need a permit to remove a tree on your property.
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Alaska
In Alaska, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to trim any tree on your property that is coming in contact with power or telephone cables. According to the Anchorage Tree Ordinance, like most other states, you can remove dead or dangerous trees without a permit if they are deemed a hazard to persons or property. They recommend using a local certified arborist for the job.
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Alabama
In most cities in Alabama, there is no specific mention of trees on private property in their tree ordinance, which in most cases means you can trim or remove any tree on your property. Each city has its own set of rules, so be sure to refer to your local tree ordinance before going ahead with the removal. Local tree services in your area are all up to date with the local laws and will be able to quickly tell you if your tree needs a permit before removal. The state of Alabama has 7 trees they consider invasive such as the Tallow tree or the Japanese Privet. These can be removed without a permit.
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Alabaster
Albertville
Alexander City
Anniston
Athens
Auburn
Bessemer
Birmingham
Center Point[d]
Cullman
Daphne
Decatur
Dothan
Enterprise
Fairhope
Florence
Foley
Fort Payne
Gadsden
Hartselle
Helena
Homewood
Hoover
Hueytown
Huntsville
Madison
Millbrook
Mobile
Montgomery
Mountain Brook
Northport
Opelika
Oxford
Ozark
Pelham
Phenix City
Prattville
Prichard
Scottsboro
Selma
Talladega
Troy
Trussville
Tuscaloosa
Vestavia Hills
Arkansas
Arkansas is a state that has strict and clear tree protection and removal laws. The city has its own state tree, which is Loblolly Pine. Additionally, the state has several invasive trees, such as the Japanese Honeysuckle, which can be removed without a permit. In this city, you are free to remove any invasive trees without a permit. In case there is a dead or dangerous tree, the city can also remove or notify you to remove it. Checking laws in other cities will enable you to know better since they may vary.
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Bella Vista
Benton
Bentonville
Blytheville
Bryant
Cabot
Camden
Conway
El Dorado
Fayetteville
Forrest City
Fort Smith
Harrison
Helena-West Helena
Hot Springs
Hot Springs Village
Jacksonville
Jonesboro
Little Rock
Marion
Maumelle
Mountain Home
North Little Rock
Paragould
Pine Bluff
Rogers
Russellville
Searcy
Sherwood
Siloam Springs
Springdale
Texarkana
Van Buren
West Memphis
Arizona
According to the city of Arizona, you can generally remove any dangerous or dead trees without a permit. The state, however, protects trees, and as a result, there are 44 tree species listed as endangered and 21 threatened species. However, different cities in the state of Arizona have some variations in their tree laws. Refer to city laws to find out more.
California
In California, there are up to 18 state forests. As a result, the state is very serious about the protection of trees. According to the California state ordinance, it is generally okay to remove dead or dangerous trees without a permit. However, for trees that are close to power lines, the owner must find professionals to do the work. Since the state of California has up 75 endangered trees, they are protected from removal. There is only 1 invasive tree, which is Blue Gum or the Mexican Fan Palm. Refer to local laws to find specific information on various cities. For example, in the city of El Centro, you will require a permit in case your trees are coming into contact with electric wires.
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Adelanto
Agoura Hills
Alameda
Albany
Alhambra
Aliso Viejo
American Canyon
Anaheim
Antioch
Apple Valley
Arcadia
Arcata
Arroyo Grande
Artesia
Arvin
Atascadero
Atwater
Auburn
Avenal
Azusa
Bakersfield
Baldwin Park
Banning
Barstow
Beaumont
Bell
Bell Gardens
Bellflower
Belmont
Benicia
Berkeley
Beverly Hills
Blythe
Brawley
Brea
Brentwood
Buena Park
Burbank
Burlingame
Calabasas
Calexico
California City
Camarillo
Campbell
Carlsbad
Carpinteria
Carson
Cathedral City
Ceres
Cerritos
Chico
Chino
Chino Hills
Chowchilla
Chula Vista
Citrus Heights
Claremont
Clearlake
Clovis
Coachella
Coalinga
Colton
Compton
Concord
Corcoran
Corona
Coronado
Costa Mesa
Covina
Cudahy
Culver City
Cupertino
Cypress
Daly City
Dana Point
Danville
Davis
Delano
Desert Hot Springs
Diamond Bar
Dinuba
Dixon
Downey
Duarte
Dublin
East Palo Alto
Eastvale
El Cajon
El Centro
El Cerrito
El Monte
El Segundo
Elk Grove
Encinitas
Escondido
Eureka
Fairfield
Fillmore
Folsom
Fontana
Foster City
Fountain Valley
Fremont
Fresno
Fullerton
Galt
Garden Grove
Gardena
Gilroy
Glendale
Glendora
Goleta
Greenfield
Grover Beach
Hanford
Hawaiian Gardens
Hawthorne
Hayward
Hemet
Hercules
Hermosa Beach
Hesperia
Highland
Hollister
Huntington Beach
Huntington Park
Imperial
Imperial Beach
Indio
Inglewood
Irvine
Jurupa Valley
Kerman
La Cañada Flintridge
La Habra
La Mesa
La Mirada
La Palma
La Puente
La Quinta
La Verne
Lafayette
Laguna Beach
Laguna Hills
Laguna Niguel
Laguna Woods
Lake Elsinore
Lake Forest
Lakewood
Lancaster
Lathrop
Lawndale
Lemon Grove
Lemoore
Lincoln
Livermore
Livingston
Lodi
Loma Linda
Lomita
Lompoc
Long Beach
Los Altos
Los Angeles
Los Banos
Los Gatos
Lynwood
Madera
Manhattan Beach
Manteca
Marina
Martinez
Maywood
Menifee
Menlo Park
Merced
Mill Valley
Millbrae
Milpitas
Mission Viejo
Modesto
Monrovia
Montclair
Montebello
Monterey
Monterey Park
Moorpark
Moraga
Moreno Valley
Morgan Hill
Mountain View
Murrieta
Napa
National City
Newark
Newport Beach
Norco
Norwalk
Novato
Oakdale
Oakland
Oakley
Oceanside
Ontario
Orange
Orinda
Oroville
Oxnard
Pacific Grove
Pacifica
Palm Desert
Palm Springs
Palmdale
Palo Alto
Palos Verdes Estates
Paradise
Paramount
Parlier
Pasadena
Paso Robles
Patterson
Perris
Petaluma
Pico Rivera
Pinole
Pittsburg
Placentia
Pleasant Hill
Pleasanton
Pomona
Port Hueneme
Porterville
Poway
Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Mirage
Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Santa Margarita
Red Bluff
Redding
Redlands
Redondo Beach
Redwood City
Reedley
Rialto
Richmond
Ridgecrest
Ripon
Riverbank
Riverside
Rocklin
Rohnert Park
Rosemead
Roseville
Sacramento
Salinas
San Bernardino
San Bruno
San Carlos
San Clemente
San Diego
San Dimas
San Fernando
San Francisco
San Gabriel
San Jacinto
San Jose
San Juan Capistrano
San Leandro
San Luis Obispo
San Marcos
San Marino
San Mateo
San Pablo
San Rafael
San Ramon
Sanger
Santa Ana
Santa Barbara
Santa Clara
Santa Clarita
Santa Cruz
Santa Fe Springs
Santa Maria
Santa Monica
Santa Paula
Santa Rosa
Santee
Saratoga
Seal Beach
Seaside
Selma
Shafter
Simi Valley
Soledad
South El Monte
South Gate
South Lake Tahoe
South Pasadena
South San Francisco
Stanton
Stockton
Suisun City
Sunnyvale
Susanville
Tehachapi
Temecula
Temple City
Thousand Oaks
Torrance
Tracy
Truckee
Tulare
Turlock
Tustin
Twentynine Palms
Ukiah
Union City
Upland
Vacaville
Vallejo
Ventura
Victorville
Visalia
Vista
Walnut
Walnut Creek
Wasco
Watsonville
West Covina
West Hollywood
West Sacramento
Westminster
Whittier
Wildomar
Windsor
Woodland
Yorba Linda
Yuba City
Yucaipa
Yucca Valley
Colorado
In the city of Longmont, Colorado, it is unlawful to remove or damage trees on the city property like many other cities. If found guilty, you will be penalized or prosecuted. Since Colorado has 7 and 9 endangered and threatened tree species, respectively, the laws on these trees are strict. Generally, a permit is not required to remove any trees deemed as a danger or dead. For many states, private trees are the owner’s responsibility and can be removed. In some cases, an exception is made where there are heritage trees. Make sure to check the laws in your city.
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Arvada
Aurora
Boulder
Brighton
Broomfield
Cañon City
Castle Rock
Centennial
Colorado Springs
Commerce City
Denver
Durango
Englewood
Erie
Evans
Federal Heights
Firestone
Fort Collins
Fountain
Fruita
Golden
Grand Junction
Greeley
Greenwood Village
Johnstown
Lafayette
Lakewood
Littleton
Lone Tree
Longmont
Louisville
Loveland
Montrose
Northglenn
Parker
Pueblo
Steamboat Springs
Sterling
Superior
Thornton
Westminster
Wheat Ridge
Windsor
Connecticut
The city of Bristol does not mention any tree removal permits required to remove trees on private land. However, for you to remove trees on public or city property, you must obtain a permit. For the state of Connecticut, a permit is not required to remove trees that are deemed dangerous or dead. Checking various city laws will help you understand more. The state focuses a lot on protecting trees such as endangered species, which are 5 and 1 threatened tree. Connecticut also has 53 invasive species that can be removed without a permit, such as the Tree of heaven and Norway Maple.
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District of Columbia
Generally, you will not need any permit to remove a tree deemed dangerous or dead, especially on your property in the District of Columbia. Although some cities may have small differences, checking city tree laws will shine more light. For invasive trees, you do not need to obtain a permit as well. The state government does not protect trees that are privately owned unless they are heritage trees.
Delaware
Delaware is a state with very serious regulations on work on trees. Having 3 endangered and 7 threatened species, these trees and those on public land are protected. According to a city like Milford, trees protected, such as heritage trees, are protected and require a removal permit. However, generally, you will not need a permit to remove trees that are either dead or dangerous in the state of Delaware. You can also remove invasive trees without the need for a permit. Other city’s tree laws give more information.
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Florida
Florida has a total of 91 invasive tree species. An example is a Brazilian Pepper and the Australian Pine. You are allowed to remove all the invasive trees without a permit. However, the state of Florida has a tree ordinance to protect the most important trees. It has 39 endangered tree species such as Beargrass and Bellflower and 11 threatened tree species. Generally, you can remove invasive trees or those deemed dangerous or dead without obtaining a permit. In the city of Jupiter, for example, you do not need a permit to remove a tree on your property, especially if you are living in an area with a homeowners association.
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Altamonte Springs
Apopka
Auburndale
Aventura
Bartow
Belle Glade
Boca Raton
Bonita Springs
Boynton Beach
Bradenton
Callaway
Cape Coral
Casselberry
Clearwater
Clermont
Cocoa
Coconut Creek
Cooper City
Coral Gables
Coral Springs
Crestview
Cutler Bay
Dania Beach
Davie
Daytona Beach
DeBary
Deerfield Beach
Deland
Delray Beach
Deltona
Destin
Doral
Dunedin
Edgewater
Estero
Eustis
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Myers
Fort Pierce
Fort Walton Beach
Gainesville
Greenacres
Haines City
Hallandale Beach
Hialeah
Hialeah Gardens
Hillsborough County
Hollywood
Homestead
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Beach
Jupiter
Key West
Kissimmee
Lady Lake
Lake Mary
Lake Wales
Lake Worth
Lakeland
Largo
Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderhill
Leesburg
Lee County
Longwood
Lynn Haven
Maitland
Marco Island
Margate
Melbourne
Miami
Miami Beach
Miami Gardens
Miami Lakes
Miami Springs
Miramar
Naples
New Port Richey
New Smyrna Beach
Neptune Beach
North Lauderdale
North Miami
North Miami Beach
North Port
Oakland Park
Ocala
Ocoee
Oldsmar
Opa-locka
Orlando
Ormond Beach
Oviedo
Palm Bay
Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Coast
Palm Springs
Palmetto Bay
Panama City
Parkland
Pasco County
Pembroke Pines
Pensacola
Pinecrest
Pinellas Park
Plant City
Plantation
Pompano Beach
Port Orange
Port St. Lucie
Punta Gorda
Riviera Beach
Rockledge
Royal Palm Beach
Safety Harbor
Sanford
Sarasota
Sebastian
Seminole
South Daytona
St. Augustine
St. Cloud
St. Petersburg
Stuart
Sunny Isles Beach
Sunrise
Sweetwater
Tallahassee
Tamarac
Tampa
Tarpon Springs
Temple Terrace
Titusville
Venice
Vero Beach
Volusia County
Wellington
West Melbourne
West Palm Beach
West Park
Weston
Winter Garden
Winter Haven
Winter Park
Winter Springs
Zephyrhills
Georgia
Southern Live Oak is the state tree for Georgia. The state has clear regulations on tree works to protect its trees. Additionally, the state of Georgia has 19 endangered trees and 8 threatened ones. Generally, you are allowed to remove any trees deemed a danger to the public or dead. Many cities have similarities in their laws. In Kingsland, once you have obtained a permit to remove a protected tree, you are required to clear all the debris as well. Invasive trees do not require a permit to remove in Georgia.
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Acworth
Albany
Alpharetta
Americus
Athens
Atlanta
Augusta
Bainbridge
Brookhaven
Brunswick
Buford
Calhoun
Canton
Carrollton
Cartersville
College Park
Columbus
Conyers
Cordele
Covington
Cusseta
Dallas
Dalton
Decatur
Douglas
Douglasville
Dublin
Duluth
Dunwoody
East Point
Fairburn
Fayetteville
Forest Park
Gainesville
Griffin
Grovetown
Hinesville
Jesup
Johns Creek
Kennesaw
Kingsland
LaGrange
Lawrenceville
Lilburn
Loganville
Macon
Marietta
McDonough
Milledgeville
Milton
Monroe
Moultrie
Newnan
Peachtree City
Peachtree Corners
Perry
Pooler
Powder Springs
Riverdale
Rome
Roswell
Sandy Springs
Savannah
Smyrna
Snellville
St. Marys
Statesboro
Stockbridge
Sugar Hill
Suwanee
Thomasville
Tifton
Union City
Valdosta
Vidalia
Villa Rica
Warner Robins
Waycross
Winder
Woodstock
Hawaii
In Hawaii, invasive trees can be removed without obtaining a permit. The only listed invasive tree in Hawaii is the Umbrella tree. However, when it comes to dead or any dangerous trees, these are trees that can harm the public, even by interfering with electric wires, you can generally remove without the need for a permit. Checking tree laws in different cities offer further information. In Kihei, for example, there is no mention of a permit when removing trees from private properties, but street trees are protected by the department of public works.
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Iowa
For Mason city, there is no mention of the need to get a permit to remove trees on private property. However, you will need a permit to remove any trees growing on public lands such as streets and parks. Protected trees also need a permit. In Iowa, there are 5 threatened tree species. Mostly you do not need a permit to remove any tree posing a danger to the public. This applies to dead ones. Invasive trees as well.
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Council Bluffs
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Indianola
Iowa City
Johnston
Marion
Marshalltown
Mason City
Muscatine
Newton
North Liberty
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Urbandale
Waterloo
Waukee
West Des Moines
Idaho
In Idaho, there are up to 40 invasive trees and can be removed without a permit. An example of this is Small Leaf Privet. Additionally, trees that become a danger or hazard by either being dead, structurally unsafe or infested, can be removed without a permit. Many cities in Idaho have similar regulations.
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Ammon
Boise
Caldwell
Chubbuck
Cœur d’Alene
Eagle
Hayden
Idaho Falls
Kuna
Lewiston
Meridian
Moscow
Mountain Home
Nampa
Pocatello
Post Falls
Rexburg
Twin Falls
Illinois
Illinois is a state with 1 endangered, and 8 threatened tree species. The strict tree rules and regulations in this state make it possible to protect such trees, among others. However, the state also considers trees that may be a threat to the public. This is why you can remove any tree deemed dangerous or dead without the need for a permit. Additionally, there are 26 invasive tree species in Illinois that also can be removed without a permit. A city like Rock Island County requires its residents to report any hazardous trees on public land for quick action.
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Aurora City
Chicago City
Champaign County
Cicero City
Cook County
DeKalb County
DuPage County
Elgin City
Joliet City
Kane County
Kankakee County
Kendall County
Lake County
LaSalle County
Macon County
Madison County
McHenry County
McLean County
Peoria County
Rock Island County
Sangamon County
Springfield City
St. Clair County
Tazewell County
Vermilion County
Waukegan City/a>
Will County
Winnebago County
Indiana
Taking a look at the cities in Indiana, you will realize that most of them do not have specific information on the removal of trees on private property. Nevertheless, there are clear guidelines on the removal of trees from public land, endangered, and those listed as threatened tree species. When it comes to invasive trees such as the Japanese Honeysuckle and 37 others found in Indiana, no permit is required. The same case applies to dangerous trees. Kokomo city, for example, focuses on public and protected trees.
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Anderson
Bloomington
Carmel
Columbus
Crawfordsville
Crown Point
East Chicago
Elkhart
Evansville
Fishers
Fort Wayne
Frankfort
Franklin
Gary
Goshen
Greenfield
Greenwood
Hammond
Hobart
Huntington
Indianapolis
Jasper
Jeffersonville
Kokomo
La Porte
Lafayette
Lawrence
Lebanon
Logansport
Marion
Michigan City
Mishawaka
Muncie
New Albany
New Castle
New Haven
Noblesville
Portage
Richmond
Seymour
Shelbyville
South Bend
Terre Haute
Valparaiso
Vincennes
West Lafayette
Westfield
Kentucky
The number of trees in Kentucky is high hence the need for protection. In the city of Louisville, public trees are protected. However, if there is a right course, or the trees are a threat, then a permit is provided for removal. In cases where the tree is privately owned and is a threat, in most cities in Kentucky, you do not need a permit to remove it. For any invasive trees in Kentucky, feel free to remove them even without a permit.
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Georgetown
Glasgow
Henderson
Hopkinsville
Independence
Jeffersontown
Lexington
Louisville
Madisonville
Murray
Newport
Nicholasville
Owensboro
Paducah
Radcliff
Richmond
Shelbyville
Shively
St. Matthews
Winchester
Kansas
In Derby and other cities in Kansas, the removal of dead or dangerous trees does not require a permit. However, in case you do not remove a dangerous tree, in Derby city, the city may either remove or make you remove it. Kansas is a state with 2 threatened trees and other protected ones. For its 27 invasive trees, you are free to remove them without obtaining a permit. Check specific tree laws for your city for more details.
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Andover
Derby
Dodge City
Emporia
Garden City
Gardner
Great Bend
Hays
Hutchinson
Junction City
Kansas City
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Leawood
Lenexa
Liberal
Manhattan
McPherson
Newton
Olathe
Overland Park
Pittsburg
Prairie Village
Salina
Shawnee
Topeka
Wichita
Louisiana
Louisiana has 14 invasive trees, including the Chinese privet, and all of them can be removed without a tree removal permit. For any trees deemed as a threat to the public generally can be removed without obtaining a permit. However, protected trees require a permit. For example, in Morgan City, designated and heritage trees require you to obtain a permit before removal.
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Alexandria
Baker
Baton Rouge
Bossier City
Central
Crowley
Gretna
Hammond
Houma
Kenner
Ruston
Shreveport
Slidell
Sulphur
Thibodaux
West Monroe
Zachary
Massachusetts
You will find 2 endangered trees and 1 threatened tree species in Massachusetts. For invasive ones, there are 27 tree species, including the Common Buckthorn. Generally, it is okay to remove invasive and dangerous trees without a permit in most of the cities in Massachusetts. For the city of Greenfield, there is nothing about trees on private land, but those on public property are protected.
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Abington
Acton
Agawam
Amesbury
Amherst
Andover
Arlington
Ashland
Athol
Attleboro
Auburn
Barnstable
Bedford
Belchertown
Bellingham
Belmont
Beverly
Billerica
Boston
Bourne
Braintree
Bridgewater
Brockton
Brookline
Burlington
Cambridge
Canton
Carver
Charlton
Chelmsford
Chelsea
Chicopee
Clinton
Concord
Danvers
Dartmouth
Dedham
Dennis
Dracut
Dudley
Duxbury
East Bridgewater
East Longmeadow
Easthampton
Easton
Everett
Fairhaven
Fall River
Falmouth
Fitchburg
Foxborough
Framingham
Franklin
Gardner
Gloucester
Grafton
Greenfield
Hanover
Harwich
Haverhill
Hingham
Holden
Holliston
Holyoke
Hopkinton
Hudson
Ipswich
Kingston
Lawrence
Leominster
Lexington
Longmeadow
Lowell
Ludlow
Lynn
Lynnfield
Malden
Mansfield
Marblehead
Marlborough
Marshfield
Mashpee
Medfield
Medford
Medway
Melrose
Methuen
Middleborough
Milford
Millbury
Milton
Natick
Needham
New Bedford
Newburyport
Newton
Norfolk
North Adams
North Andover
North Attleborough
North Reading
Northampton
Northborough
Northbridge
Norton
Norwood
Oxford
Palmer
Peabody
Pembroke
Pepperell
Pittsfield
Plymouth
Quincy
Randolph
Raynham
Reading
Rehoboth
Revere
Rockland
Salem
Sandwich
Saugus
Scituate
Seekonk
Sharon
Shrewsbury
Somerset
Somerville
South Hadley
Southbridge
Spencer
Springfield
Stoneham
Stoughton
Sudbury
Swampscott
Swansea
Taunton
Tewksbury
Tyngsborough
Uxbridge
Wakefield
Walpole
Waltham
Wareham
Watertown
Wayland
Webster
Wellesley
West Springfield
Westborough
Westfield
Westford
Weston
Westport
Westwood
Weymouth
Whitman
Wilbraham
Wilmington
Winchester
Winthrop
Woburn
Worcester
Yarmouth
Maryland
Tree laws in Maryland do not allow the removal of protected trees. However, in cases where a tree becomes a danger to the public, a permit is not required in many cities. For a case where it is an invasive tree, and the state has 4 invasive tree species, a permit is not required. Tree laws may vary slightly from one city to the other. For Baltimore, as long as you are not interfering with other natural resources or public utilities, you are free to remove trees on private property.
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Maine
In most of the cities in Maine, there is no specific mention of removing trees on private property. For Augusta city, a permit is required when removing or working on trees on public land or are protected. For all the trees that are deemed dangerous in Maine state, generally, you will not need a permit to remove them. For invasive ones such as the Black jetbead, you also do not need a permit. Remember that there are a few variations in city laws.
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Michigan
Michigan has 2 endangered and 3 threatened tree species, which are well-protected by the state tree ordinances. 4 different invasive tree species can be removed without a permit. In Washington, natural resources such as parks, recreation centers, and street trees are protected. However, any tree species that becomes a threat to the public or other trees can be removed without the need for a permit.
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Flint
Flint Township
Frenchtown Charter
Gaines Township
Garden City
Genesee Township
Georgetown Township
Grand Blanc
Grand Rapids
Hamburg Township
Hamtramck
Harrison Township
Holland
Holland Charter
Independence Township
Inkster
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Township
Kentwood
Lansing
Lincoln Park
Livonia
Macomb Township
Madison Heights
Marquette
Meridian Charter
Midland
Monroe
Mount Morris
Mount Pleasant
Muskegon
Northville Charter
Norton Shores
Novi
Oak Park
Orion Township
Oshtemo Township
Oxford Charter
Pittsfield Charter
Plainfield Township
Plymouth Charter
Pontiac
Port Huron
Portage
Redford Charter
Rochester Hills
Romulus
Roseville
Royal Oak
Saginaw
Saginaw Charter
Scio Township
Shelby Charter
Southfield
Southgate
St. Clair Shores
Sterling Heights
Summit
Taylor
Troy
Van Buren
Walker
Warren
Washington
Waterford
West Bloomfield
Westland
White Lake
Wyandotte
Wyoming
Ypsilanti Charter
Minnesota
In Minnesota, the Black locust and the Siberian elm are the most invasive tree species. With the state having a total of 7 invasive tree species, you are allowed to remove the trees without acquiring any permit. Another case is when trees are declared a danger to the public. This also includes dead trees. For the city of Red Wing, you will need a permit to remove any protected trees. No mention of private trees. Laws vary from one city to the other.
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Albert Lea
Andover
Anoka
Apple Valley
Austin
Bemidji
Blaine
Bloomington
Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Park
Buffalo
Burnsville
Champlin
Chanhassen
Chaska
Columbia Heights
Coon Rapids
Cottage Grove
Crystal
Duluth
Eagan
Eden Prairie
Edina
Elk River
Faribault
Farmington
Forest Lake
Fridley
Golden Valley
Ham Lake
Hastings
Hibbing
Hopkins
Inver Grove Heights
Lakeville
Lino Lakes
Mankato
Maple Grove
Maplewood
Minneapolis
Minnetonka
Moorhead
New Brighton
New Hope
Northfield
Oakdale
Otsego
Owatonna
Plymouth
Prior Lake
Ramsey
Red Wing
Richfield
Rochester
Rosemount
Roseville
Saint Paul
Sartell
Savage
Shakopee
Shoreview
South St. Paul
St. Cloud
St. Louis Park
St. Michael
Stillwater
West St. Paul
White Bear Lake
Willmar
Winona
Woodbury
Missouri
Like many states, trees growing on public land in Missouri are protected and require a removal permit. For those that are invasive, a permit is not necessary. This applies to dead or dangerous tree species as well in many cities. If the tree is on public land, you might have to get a permit to remove it. In Jackson city, when a tree is dead, the city can remove or cause the removal of that tree even if it is on private property.
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Arnold
Ballwin
Belton
Blue Springs
Cape Girardeau
Chesterfield
Clayton
Columbia
Creve Coeur
Farmington
Ferguson
Florissant
Gladstone
Grandview
Hannibal
Hazelwood
Independence
Jackson
Jefferson City
Joplin
Kansas City
Kirksville
Kirkwood
Lake St. Louis
Lee’s Summit
Liberty
Manchester
Maryland Heights
Nixa
O’Fallon
Overland
Ozark
Poplar Bluff
Raymore
Raytown
Republic
Rolla
Sedalia
Sikeston
Springfield
St. Charles
St. Joseph
St. Louis
St. Peters
University City
Warrensburg
Webster Groves
Wentzville
Wildwood
Mississippi
For the city of Oxford in Mississippi, heritage, specimen, and significant trees are protected, and a permit is a must before you can remove them. However, in Mississippi, a permit is not required when you want to remove invasive trees. There are 12 invasive trees in this state, which include the Chinese tallow tree. In the case of dangerous trees, generally, you do not need to get a permit.
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Natchez
Ocean Springs
Olive Branch
Oxford
Pascagoula
Pearl
Ridgeland
Southaven
Starkville
Tupelo
Vicksburg
Montana
In Bozeman, the city forester is in charge and controls and oversees most of the works involving trees in the area. As a result, public trees are protected by the city. In case there are necessary works, they have to go through the city forester. If there is a need to work on trees for the purpose of public utilities, the work must be done professionally and neatly under the supervision of the city forester. No mention of private trees. Invasive trees can be removed, and no permit shall be required.
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North Carolina
Pine is the state tree for North Carolina. Tree of heaven and the Mimosa tree are some of the invasive trees you will find. There is, however, a total of 76 invasive trees that can be removed without a permit. With the state having 18 endangered and 9 threatened tree species, they are protected. Once a tree has been declared a danger, it is mostly okay to remove it without a permit. Note there are some differences in laws from city to city. The city of Concord, for example, does not allow the removal of trees existing in significant areas such as parks and public streets without a permit.
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Apex
Asheboro
Asheville
Boone
Burlington
Carrboro
Cary
Chapel Hill
Charlotte
Clayton
Clemmons
Concord
Cornelius
Durham
Fayetteville
Fuquay-Varina
Garner
Gastonia
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Greenville
Havelock
Hickory
High Point
Holly Springs
Huntersville
Indian Trail
Jacksonville
Kannapolis
Kernersville
Kinston
Leland
Lumberton
Matthews
Mint Hill
Monroe
Mooresville
Morrisville
New Bern
Raleigh
Rocky Mount
Salisbury
Sanford
Shelby
Statesville
Thomasville
Wake Forest
Wilmington
Wilson
Winston-Salem
North Dakota
Although the city of Jamestown does not mention anything about trees on private property, their laws on trees on public land are very strict. A permit must be obtained to either trim, cut, or remove trees on public property. This applies to many cities in North Dakota. Generally, for trees that are invasive or dangerous, a permit is not required. North Dakota has one invasive tree, which is the tree of heaven.
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Nebraska
For the city of Fremont, there are trees even on private land that will require a permit to remove. Others in private property are exempted. As a result, laws vary depending on cities since some cities do not require a permit to remove trees on public land. Generally though, dead trees, dangerous trees, or when it is an emergency, you do not need to obtain a permit. Nebraska has 8 different invasive trees that can be removed without a permit as well.
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New Hampshire
For you to remove a protected tree in Nashua, you need to get a permit. Once you have removed the tree, you will be required to replace it as well. However, for invasive tree species in New Hampshire, no permit. Norway maple is an example of an invasive tree in New Hampshire, and there are 27 species. Endangered species are 1, and 1 threatened tree species. In most cases, you will not need a permit to remove dead or dangerous trees.
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Hooksett
Hudson
Keene
Laconia
Lebanon
Londonderry
Manchester
Merrimack
Milford
Nashua
Portsmouth
Rochester
Salem
Windham
New Jersey
New Jersey is one of the states with the highest number of endangered tree species amounting to 331. There are also 32 threatened tree species. As a result, the tree laws in this state are strict. With 23 invasive tree species, you are allowed to remove them without a permit. Although many cities have a few variations in their tree laws, you will not have to obtain a permit when removing a dangerous tree. In Union City, no mention of a tree removal permit for private trees, but for trees on public land, it is a must.
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Atlantic City
Bayonne
Belleville
Berkeley Township
Bloomfield
Brick Township
Bridgewater Township
Camden
Cherry Hill
City of Orange
Clifton
Deptford Township
East Brunswick
East Orange
East Windsor Township
Edison
Egg Harbor Township
Elizabeth
Englewood
Evesham Township
Ewing Township
Fair Lawn
Fort Lee
Franklin Township
Freehold Township
Galloway Township
Garfield
Gloucester Township
Hackensack
Hamilton Township
Hillsborough Township
Hoboken
Howell Township
Irvington
Jackson Township
Jersey City
Kearny
Lacey Township
Lakewood Township
Lawrence Township
Linden
Livingston
Long Branch
Manalapan Township
Manchester Township
Marlboro Township
Middletown Township
Millville
Monroe Township
Montclair
Mount Laurel
Mount Olive Township
Neptune Township
New Brunswick
Newark
North Bergen
North Brunswick
Nutley
Ocean Township
Old Bridge Township
Parsippany-Troy Hills
Passaic
Paterson
Pemberton Township
Pennsauken Township
Perth Amboy
Piscataway
Plainfield
Princeton
New Mexico
Russian olive and Siberian em are the main invasive trees in New Mexico. In total, they are 21. The invasive trees do not require a permit to be removed. In most cities in New Mexico, it also applies to trees deemed as dangerous, whether it is to the public or other plants. In Las Vegas, all trees on public land or street are protected, and a permit must be obtained to remove them. Check out laws on various other cities.
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Alamogordo
Albuquerque
Carlsbad
Clovis
Deming
Farmington
Gallup
Hobbs
Las Cruces
Nevada
In Henderson, it is the responsibility of a tree owner to ensure that his/her trees do not become a nuisance to the public. However, the director of public works may direct or cause removal or trimming of private trees that become a nuisance to the public. Additionally, in this state, an invasive and dangerous tree can be removed without a permit. Nevada has 20 different invasive tree species. One of them is the African olive tree. Laws may vary slightly by city. These are 2 and 8 endangered and threatened tree species, respectively.
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Boulder City
Caliente
Carlin
Carson City
Elko
Ely
Fallon
Fernley
Henderson
Las Vegas
Lovelock
Mesquite
North Las Vegas
Reno
Sparks
Wells
West Wendover
Winnemucca
Yerington
New York
With New York having up to 215 state trees, there are many trees, and the need to protect them is high. This is why there are laws to protect these trees. The state also has 6 threatened and 2 endangered tree species. Invasive tree species are 31, and no permit is required. This is generally the same case for dead or endangered trees. Kingston does not talk about removing trees on private property, but for those on public land, you must obtain a permit.
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Albany
Amsterdam
Auburn
Batavia
Beacon
Binghamton
Buffalo
Canandaigua
Cohoes
Corning
Cortland
Dunkirk
Elmira
Fulton
Geneva
Glen Cove
Glens Falls
Gloversville
Ohio
In Ohio, the Japanese honeysuckle and the Russian olive are among 38 different invasive tree species. All of these can be removed without a permit. For a tree that poses a danger to the public or dead ones, a permit is not required also. Although the city of Columbus focuses on street trees only, the laws vary depending on the city. In this one, street trees are protected, and a permit is a must.
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Columbus
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Toledo
Akron
Dayton
Parma
Canton
Youngstown
Lorain
Hamilton
Springfield
Kettering
Elyria
Lakewood
Cuyahoga Falls
Euclid
Middletown
Mansfield
Newark
Mentor
Cleveland Heights
Beavercreek
Strongsville
Fairfield
Dublin
Warren
Findlay
Lancaster
Lima
Huber Heights
Delaware
Marion
Westerville
Reynoldsburg
Grove City
Stow
Brunswick
Upper Arlington
Gahanna
Westlake
North Olmsted
Fairborn
Massillon
Mason
North Royalton
Bowling Green
North Ridgeville
Kent
Garfield Heights
Oklahoma
Eastern Redbud is the state tree for Oklahoma. Various trees are strictly protected in Oklahoma, including heritage, significant, and street trees. If you come across any of the 13 invasive tree species, you can remove them without obtaining a permit. Midwest city protects trees existing in natural preservations, public land, essential areas such as canopy planning but not mention on private property trees. For privately-owned trees, ensure that it is not a protected one.
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Oregon
Here you will find 28 endangered and 2 threatened tree species. All these trees are protected, and you will need a permit to remove them. Especially if the trees are located on public property. Oregon also has 46 invasive trees. All these trees can be removed without a tree removal permit. For a city like Beaverton, there are several categories of protected trees, including historical, landscape, street, and significant. These trees will require a permit even when on private property. Ensure you check the differences in cities.
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Pennsylvania
When a tree becomes a danger or threat to either other plants or the public, then you can remove it without a permit. This applies to most parts of Pennsylvania. Specific city laws have more details. Pennsylvania has 21 invasive tree species that can be removed without a permit. In Washington, trees on public areas, streets, and other reservations are protected. Talking to your arborist, you will find more information on tree laws in your area.
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Lebanon County
Cambria County
Fayette County
Blair County
Allentown
Lycoming County
Mercer County
Adams County
Northumberland County
Reading
Lawrence County
Crawford County
Rhode Island
Rhoda Island generally protects trees growing on public land and those listed as heritage or significant. The state is also home to 22 species of invasive trees, such as Autumn olive, which can be removed without a removal permit. In West Warwick, there is no mention of trees on private property. Generally, trees that become a danger to the public can be removed without a permit.
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Barrington
Bristol
Burrillville
Central Falls
Coventry
Cranston
Cumberland
East Greenwich
East Providence
Johnston
Lincoln
Middletown
Narragansett
Newport
North Kingstown
North Providence
Pawtucket
Portsmouth
Providence
Smithfield
South Kingstown
Tiverton
Warwick
West Warwick
Westerly
Woonsocket
South Carolina
In Greenwood, tree owners are required to prevent their trees from becoming a nuisance. This is by ensuring they do not interfere with public utilities or overhanging neighbor’s property. Public trees are, however, protected. For invasive trees, it is okay to remove them without getting a permit. In most cases in South Carolina, you will not need a permit to remove trees becoming a danger to the public by either being dead or infested. Check your city laws for more details.
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Aiken
Anderson
Charleston
Columbia
Conway
Easley
Florence
Goose Creek
Greenville
North Charleston
Rock Hill
Simpsonville
Spartanburg
Summerville
Sumter
West Columbia
South Dakota
Black Hills Spruce is the state tree for South Dakota. The state has 4 state parks and 15 state forests. Public trees are protected. Mitchell city requires tree owners to remove their dangerous trees at their own expense. South Dakota also has 29 invasive tree species that should be removed without obtaining a permit. A government can make a citizen remove a nuisance or dangerous tree.
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Tennessee
Tennessee focuses its tree protection laws on endangered tree species, which are 13, and threatened ones, which are 7. And since the state has 29 invasive tree species, residents are allowed to remove such trees without a permit. For cases where a tree is either dead or posing a threat to the public in any way, it is okay to remove without any permit. In Hendersonville, trees on public land are protected. Additionally, even developers who want to destroy trees on public land or protected areas need a permit.
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Alcoa
Arlington
Athens
Bartlett
Bloomingdale
Brentwood
Bristol
Brownsville
Chattanooga
Clarksville
Cleveland
Clinton
Collegedale
Collierville
Columbia
Cookeville
Crossville
Dickson
Dyersburg
East Ridge
Elizabethton
Farragut
Franklin
Gallatin
Germantown
Goodlettsville
Greeneville
Hendersonville
Jackson
Johnson City
Kingsport
Knoxville
La Vergne
Lakeland
Lawrenceburg
Lebanon
Lewisburg
Manchester
Martin
Maryville
McMinnville
Memphis
Middle Valley
Millington
Morristown
Mount Juliet
Murfreesboro
Nashville-Davidson
Oak Ridge
Paris
Portland
Red Bank
Sevierville
Seymour
Shelbyville
Smyrna
Soddy-Daisy
Spring Hill
Springfield
Tullahoma
Union City
White House
Texas
Rhoda Island generally protects trees growing on public land and those listed as heritage or significant. The state is also home to 22 species of invasive trees, such as Autumn olive, which can be removed without a removal permit. In West Warwick, there is no mention of trees on private property. Generally, trees that become a danger to the public can be removed without a permit.
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Abilene
Allen
Amarillo
Arlington
Atascocita (CDP)
Austin
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Beaumont
Brownsville
Bryan
Carrollton
Cedar Park
College Station
Conroe
Corpus Christi
Dallas
Denton
DeSoto
Edinburg
El Paso
Euless
Flower Mound
Fort Worth
Frisco
Galveston
Garland
Georgetown
Grand Prairie
Grapevine
Harlingen
Houston
Irving
Killeen
Laredo
League City
Lewisville
Longview
Lubbock
Mansfield
McAllen
McKinney
Mesquite
Midland
Mission
Missouri City
New Braunfels
North Richland Hills
Odessa
Pasadena
Pearland
Pflugerville
Pharr
Plano
Port Arthur
Richardson
Round Rock
Rowlett
San Angelo
San Antonio
San Marcos
Spring
Sugar Land
Temple
The Woodlands
Tyler
Victoria
Waco
Wichita Falls
Utah
Utah has up to 596 invasive trees. The only way to control the effects brought by such trees is by allowing people to remove these trees without a permit, and that is the case. The state also has a total of 26 endangered and threatened tree species. For dangerous trees, in most cases, you will not be required to get a permit to remove them. Whether it is planting or removing trees from public land, in Payson, a permit is necessary.
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American Fork
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Brigham City
Cedar City
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Clinton
Cottonwood Heights
Draper
Eagle Mountain
Farmington
Herriman
Highland
Holladay
Hurricane
Kaysville
Salt Lake City
Sandy
Saratoga Springs
South Jordan
South Ogden
South Salt Lake
Spanish Fork
Springville
St. George
Syracuse
Taylorsville
Tooele
Washington
West Jordan
West Valley City
Virginia
The Mimosa tree and Norway maple are some of the invasive trees you will find in Virginia, and there is a total of 90 species. There is also no mention of private tree removal laws in Virginia. However, remember that there are some variations from one city to the other. If the trees are invasive or a danger to the public, you can remove them without a permit. If the trees are on public land, you need a permit or contact the city administration. In Alexandria, the urban forestry management is in charge.
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Alexandria
Annandale
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Ashburn
Bailey’s Crossroads
Blacksburg
Bon Air
Brambleton/Luodon
Brandermill
Bristol
Broadlands
Buckhall
Bull Run
Burke
Burke Centre
Cascades
Cave Spring
Centreville/Fairfax
Chantilly/Fairfax County
Charlottesville
Cherry Hill
Chesapeake
Chester
Christiansburg
Colonial Heights
Countryside
Culpeper
Dale City/Prince William County
Danville
Dranesville
Dunn Loring
East Highland Park
Fair Oaks
Fairfax
Fairfax Station
Falls Church
Forest
Fort Hunt
Franconia/Grafton
Franklin Farm
Fredericksburg
Front Royal
Gainesville
George Mason
Glen Allen
Great Falls
Groveton
Hampton
Harrisonburg
Herndon
Highland Springs
Hollins
Hopewell
Huntington
Hybla Valley
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Kingstowne
Lake Barcroft
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Vienna
Virginia Beach
Wakefield
Warrenton
Waynesboro
West Falls Church
West Springfield
Williamsburg
Winchester
Wolf Trap
Woodlawn CDP
Wyndham
Yorkshire
Vermont
Vermont is not so much different from other states. However, there is just one invasive tree species and one endangered and threatened tree species as well. Removal of invasive trees without a permit is allowed. Many city laws in this state do not talk about tree removal in private properties but focus on street trees. Burlington, for example, focuses more on public trees and protected trees such as ornamental trees. Check for your city tree laws.
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Washington
In West Richland, a tree removal or planting permit is issued by the municipal arborist. This is mainly on trees on public land and protected trees as there is no mention of trees on private property. Washington is the state with the highest number of invasive tree species, which is 700. As a result, you can remove any of these invasive tree species without a permit. The same case applies for dangerous trees in most of the cities, although in some, there are variations to note.
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Aberdeen
Anacortes
Arlington
Auburn
Bainbridge Island
Battle Ground
Bellevue
Bellingham
Bonney Lake
Bothell
Bremerton
Burien
Burlington
Camas
Centralia
Cheney
College Place
Covington
Des Moines
DuPont
Duvall
East Wenatchee
Edgewood
Edmonds
Ellensburg
Enumclaw
Ephrata
Everett
Federal Way
Ferndale
Fife
Gig Harbor
Grandview
Hoquiam
Issaquah
Kelso
Kenmore
Kennewick
Kent
Kirkland
Lacey
Lake Forest Park
Lake Stevens
Lakewood
Liberty Lake
Longview
Lynden
Lynnwood
Maple Valley
Marysville
Mercer Island
Mill Creek
Monroe
Moses Lake
Mount Vernon
Mountlake Terrace
Mukilteo
Newcastle
Oak Harbor
Olympia
Othello
Pasco
Port Angeles
Port Orchard
Port Townsend
Poulsbo
Pullman
Puyallup
Wisconsin
For Wisconsin, you will have to obtain a permit in order to remove any tree that is on a public street, park, recreation area, or listed as a protected tree. The state does not have any endangered tree species, just one of 7 threatened species. You are not required to get a permit to remove invasive tree species, however. Nothing much is said about the removal of trees on private property, including in Appleton city. Check for more in your city laws. Dangerous and dead trees can be removed without a permit.
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Janesville
Kaukauna
Kenosha
La Crosse
Madison
Manitowoc
Marshfield
Menasha
Menomonie
Mequon
Middleton
Milwaukee
Muskego
Neenah
New Berlin
Oak Creek
Oconomowoc
Onalaska
West Virginia
In Morgantown, you have to take care of any trees on your property to prevent them from being a nuisance to the public. Developers and utility providers are also required to safeguard public trees. Invasive trees do not require a permit to remove in West Virginia. Although, in most cases, a permit will also not be required to remove dead and dangerous trees, nothing much on trees on private property.
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Charleston
Huntington
Morgantown
Parkersburg
Wheeling
Weirton
Fairmont
Martinsburg
Beckley
Clarksburg
South Charleston
Wyoming
Like many other states, Wyoming has protected trees, which are heritage, significant, street trees, among others that you must obtain a permit to remove. With 30 invasive tree species, the Tree of heaven is an example. Ensure you check city tree laws to see the small differences. Although in most cities, trees that are a danger to the public can be removed without any permit. In Rock Springs, for example, the city may direct the removal of any dangerous trees, even on private property.
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