Tree Protection in Albany, NY (2026)

1 verified tree protection rules for Albany, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Tree Removal Permits

Albany requires a permit from the Department of General Services (DGS) Forestry Division before any street tree or city park tree is pruned, removed, or planted. The Albany Tree Commission, established by city ordinance, advises on the urban forest. Street trees — those in the right-of-way between sidewalk and curb — are city property; unauthorized removal carries replacement-value penalties.

Albany Street Tree Removal Permit Rules

Some Restrictions

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