Before planting a tree in your front yard, locate all underground.
Trees that are greater than ” in circumference are considered Heritage Trees.

The removal of Special Trees requires a Special Tree Removal Permit. Heritage trees in healthy condition cannot be removed.
You must apply for a Special Tree Removal Permit Application through the Transportation Online Permitting System (TOPS) to proceed with the removal of a Special Tree. After the tree removal, they did an exceptional job to chip and remove the wood, brush, and branches.
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from washington, DC. Any tree greater than ” in circumference is a heritage tree and cannot be removed. For guidelines and laws governing trees in the District, review Tree Regulations. Service Needed. 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 Division.
Service at a. Removal of a small tree can cost anywhere from underto overRemoval of medium-height trees, from 30 feet to 60 feet tall, could cost anywhere betweenandor more. Tall trees, typically 60 feet to 80 feet tall, may start ator cost more than 1, to cut down. As the height and diameter increase, so does the cost.
Grinding a tree stump is straightforward and considerably cheaper, between 80 andfor most Washington, D.C. residents. Stump removal requires involvement with the underground root system and can affect other trees around it.
This service will cost aroundoron average. Average Cost of Tree Maintenance in Washington, D.C.