Any residents and contractors who wish to plant, prune, or remove a tree within the Public Right-of-Way must first obtain permission from the Department of Transportation and the Urban Forestry Administration.

• If you would like to plant, prune, or remove a tree within the Public Right-of-Way, then you will need a Public Space Tree Permit.
• If you would like to remove a tree in excess of 55” circumference on any property in the District, then you will need a Special Tree Permit.

For guidelines and laws governing trees in the District, see our Tree Regulations.