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Tree Protection in Hackensack, NJ (2026)

2 verified tree protection rules for Hackensack, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Tree Removal Permits

Hackensack requires a tree removal permit from the Building Department before removing trees with DBH of six inches or more on private property, or any street tree with DBH of 2.5 inches or more.

Hackensack Tree Removal Permit Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Heritage & Protected Trees

Hackensack designates all public shade trees as protected and prohibits cutting, defacing, or attaching items to any shade tree without prior written permission from the City Manager under Chapter 162.

Hackensack Shade Tree and Heritage Tree Protections

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Bergen County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Hackensack city rules.

Tree Protection in Bergen County