If you’re interested in tree removal in Minnesota, you might need a permit. This could be the case even if the tree is on your property, as state laws stipulate some instances require approval. Above All Tree Care in Center City helps customers remove problematic trunks and branches. Here, they discuss what you should know about obtaining permission for tree removal.

It makes sense to assume when a tree is on your property, you’re allowed to take it down. In Minnesota, however, property owners are obligated to request a permit from the Forestry Division of the Park and Recreation Board, which oversees all foliage removal (as well as planting) to ensure it’s in the best interests of the public.

If the board disputes the legitimacy of your request, or if the tree in question is technically on a neighbor’s property, your permit might be denied. Boundary disputes are common among neighbors, and if you’re involved in one, you must prove the tree is on your property.

It’s also possible to have a publicly owned tree removed if approval is given. In this case, it must be next to your land, and you must make the request yourself. Approval is typically given when a tree is diseased or compromises the safety of the neighborhood’s inhabitants.

Even when approval is granted and removal is deemed to be in the best interests of the public, you might still be subject to fees. You’ll likely have to pay the professional, the cost of removal, and any applicable replacement fees. 

Above All Tree Care provides skilled and professional services backed by more than 17 years of experience, which is essential when it comes to the legalities surrounding tree removal. If you’d like more information on how you can schedule service on your property in Center City, MN, feel free to call (651) 257-2136 today. You can also visit them online for a complete list of their offerings, including winter snow removal.