Tree Protection in Boston, MA (2026)
1 verified tree protection rules for Boston, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Protected Tree Species
Boston's Parks and Recreation Department protects public shade trees and city-owned trees under Code § 7-4.7: no public shade tree may be cut, trimmed, or removed without Tree Warden approval, and any city property tree 3 inches or more in diameter requires a noticed public hearing before removal.
Boston Public Shade and City Tree Protections
Some RestrictionsBoston Code of Ordinances § 7-4.7(F), (G)(1)
No public shade tree shall be cut, trimmed or removed unless the removal is approved in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 87 and this Subsection. Any person wishing to remove a public shade tree shall first submit a written request in the manner prescribed by the Department and obtain written approval, from the Tree Warden in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 87. ... Except as provided in division (G...