Tree Protection in Fort Worth, TX (2026)
2 verified tree protection rules for Fort Worth, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Protected Tree Species
Fort Worth requires a permit from the urban forestry administrator before removing a Table B protected tree once it reaches 24 inches in diameter, or 18 inches for post oak and blackjack oak, under Zoning Ordinance Section 6.302(g)(5). Removal is allowed only through one of four listed mitigation paths.
Fort Worth Protected Tree Removal Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsFort Worth Zoning Ordinance (Code Appendix A) Sec. 6.302(g)(5), Table B
(5) Preservation of significant trees. a. Significant protected trees listed in subsection (n), Table B, that are 24 inches in diameter (75.36 inches in circumference) and post oaks and blackjack oaks that are 18 inches in diameter (56.55 inches in circumference) can only be removed by permit issued by the urban forestry administrator. Preservation of a significant tree will be credited ...
Parkway Planting
In Fort Worth, trees growing in the parkway between the sidewalk and curb are city property under Chapter 33, and it is unlawful to plant, prune, remove, paint or spray any tree, plant or shrub on a public street or public place without a permit from the city forester. The Park and Recreation Department supervises all street trees under City Code §§ 33-1 through 33-7.
Fort Worth Parkway Tree Planting Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsFort Worth City Code §§ 33-6, 33-7
§ 33-6 PERMIT REQUIRED TO PLANT, PRUNE, ETC., TREES LOCATED ON PUBLIC PROPERTY. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to plant, prune, remove, paint or spray any tree, plant or shrub on any public highway or public place without first securing a permit from the city forester. (b) If more than one tree, plant or shrub is to be planted on the street, the department of park and recreation shall ...
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