The purpose of the Alameda County Tree Ordinance is to: promote the health, safety and general welfare of the public; enhance the beauty of the environment; establish standards and regulations for planting, maintaining, removing, protecting and to preserve all public trees and landscaping within the County right-of-way.

Pruning your young elm tree is important to develop a strong well-shaped tree. Pruning needs to be done 1-3 times a year during the first few years of growth. A detailed set of pruning instructions is sent with each tree. See similar questions...

Chapter 27 of the Broward County Code prohibits tree abuse. This ordinance seeks to reduce through continuing education, the occurrence of poor tree pruning practices such as over lifting, rounding, flush cuts, stub cuts, hat racking and other forms of pruning-related tree abuse. These practices damage trees, reduce their aesthetic value and can make them more prone to storm-related failure, creating hazardous situations. The ordinance took full effect on September 1, 2002. See similar questions...

Generally, when a young tree is planted, dead, broken, and split branches should be removed. Once the tree is established (up to one year or more after planting) a central trunk or leader or well-spaced multiple trunks or leaders should be developed by removing competing leaders and heading or thinning vigorously growing branches that compete with the selected leader(s). Branches should be retained on the lower trunk to increase taper. See similar questions...

Only City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff, and under certain circumstances authorized certified private arborists, can perform maintenance on City owned trees. To expedite non-emergency tree maintenance on City owned trees a homeowner may complete a form entitled "Agreement for Contractors to Perform Arboricultural Services on City Owned Street Trees". See similar questions...

The best time to prune most species of trees, including your oak tree, is during the winter months. Pruning your oak tree during this time will help avoid potential problems associated with oak wilt. It is very important that you do not prune your oak tree between April 15 and July 1, or commonly referred to as the tax day to the fourth of July. More information>>> See similar questions...

This ordinance can be found in Section 26-88-010(m) of the Zoning Code. A list of protected tree species can be found in the Section 26-02-140. See similar questions...

fertilizer three times a year. Sage will grow well in poor soil. It is a very low maintenance and salt tolerant plant. If you see new growth coming, your tree is not dead. Prune it back until you see the "green of the branch." Make sure you fertilize your tree. It is possible it suffered some cold damage or, if you moved the plant, it could be in shock. It may also need to be repotted. See similar questions...

It is important to prune young trees in order to develop a strong scaffold branch structure. Pruning of young trees can avoid more expensive problems that could occur if the tree is allowed to grow with branch defects. Many tree problems, and even maintenance requirements, can be avoided by knowing the growth habit of a specific tree. Find out how fast and how large a tree normally grows. See Select and Plant. Logic and reason also apply. See similar questions...

No -- There are often hazards involved in trimming parkway trees that City staff and contractors are equipped to handle, such as overhead power lines, branches falling into the street, etc. It is best to report trimming needs to the attention of Ben Deutsch, Street Foreman/Arborist, at the Public Works office, 377-4459. See similar questions...

A | Pepco will investigate requests for removal of tree limbs that may endanger our power lines. Our contractor’s inspectors will explain to the property owner what tree work Pepco will have done. See similar questions...

In 1970 the City Counsel passed the Tree Preservation ordinance to protect trees growing on private property. The ordinance requires a permit to prune or remove any tree larger than 38 inches in circumference measured between 6” and 36” above ground. See similar questions...

It is illegal to prune or remove San Jose street trees without a permit. Please call 408-277-2760 to request a no cost permit from the City of San Jose (link). For small trees, OCF can provide pruning information, recommendations, and instructions. For large trees, you may need to hire a certified arborist. See here for more on pruning. See similar questions...

All debris generated within the City by a contractor (tree surgeon, landscaper or other) must be removed and disposed of by the contractor - City Ordinance 6391-99, Sec. 32.282 (1). Back to Top See similar questions...

Yes. Any tree located on private, residential property may be cut down without the City's approval. However, if you pay someone to cut the tree down for you, they must be licensed with the City and they are responsible for the disposal of the tree. See similar questions...

The Greensboro tree preservation ordinance was adopted in 2001. The ordinance only applies to commercial, retail and multifamily development and requires developers to save a portion of trees on their property. This ordinance applies to properties in the City and not in the County jurisdiction. The ordinance was designed to allow developers to remove trees to allow them to develop their site, while also requiring them to keep some existing trees. See similar questions...

If a danger is being caused then pruning must take place regardless of whether the tree is subject to a Tree Preservation Order or is within a Building Conservation Area. You are, however, advised to contact the Tree Officer at your Borough or City Council and advise them that you intend to carry out work. While this would not preclude you from carrying out the work, your local planning department may wish to place restrictions on any pruning other than that which is necessary to ensure safety. See similar questions...

Yes. The new state law does still permit local control, as long as the local ordinance is no less strict than the state law. Local laws can also increase fine structures for violations, add enforcement agencies and protocol, and prohibit smoking in other areas. A local ordinance would allow the municipality or county to enforce more stringent rules, as well as to collect all fines collected from violations of the ordinance. See similar questions...