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Tree Protection in Decatur, AL (2026)

1 verified tree protection rules for Decatur, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Parkway Planting

In the City of Decatur, Alabama, planting a tree or shrub in a public street, parkway or other public place is unlawful without written permission from the forestry program. Permit applications go through the parks and recreation maintenance office, street frontage trees must match the city tree list, and trees go in during winter and early spring.

Street Tree Planting Rules in Decatur, Alabama

Some Restrictions

Decatur City Code § 2-432(a)

(a)Planting of trees and shrubs.(1)Application to plant trees and shrubs. It shall be unlawful for any person to plant any tree or shrub in any public street or parkway or other public place without first securing written permission from the forestry program. Applications for a permit are available at the parks and recreation maintenance office and shall be submitted to the forestry program. Th...