Guidelines & Policies

The Shade Tree Commission has posted documents and videos here offering guidance or policy statements regarding Arboricultural topics of interest to residents. It is recommended that you consult with a Licensed Tree Expert or Licensed Tree Care Operator for any matters that you believe may be beyond your ability, particularly if the matter can’t be handled from ground level or is close to utilities or structures.

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Guidelines & Policies19 documents

• USDA's Tree Owner's Manual (38 Pages)
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• Basic Tree Maintenance (One Page Flier)
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• Before Hiring a Tree Care Business
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• Do's and Don'ts with Storm Damaged Trees
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• Pruning Ornamental Shrubs
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• MULCH MADNESS…No Volcano (English / Spanish)
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• Trees are asking...STOP MULCH MADNESS
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• About Lichen
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• Bacterial Leaf Scorch Information
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• Periodical Cidada and Tree Damage
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• Spotted Lanternfly Information
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Updated Tree Removal Permit Requirements Starting 10/27/20242 documents

• For One-Family and Two-Family Residential Properties
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• For All Other Properties and Projects
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Tree Removal Permit Application and Supplemental Information6 documents

• Tree Removal Permit Application (printable)
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• Tree Removal Permit Application (fillable)
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• Do Not Plant Tree Lists
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• Preferred Trees List
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• Measuring DBH Guidelines (advisory)
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• Tree Planting Detail (advisory)
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