Tree Protection in Huntsville, AL (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Parkway Planting

Any tree planted on Huntsville's public land or road right-of-way must meet city forester-approved specifications and minimum size standards: 1½-inch caliper for large and medium species, 5 to 6 feet in height for small trees.

Huntsville Street Tree Planting Standards

Some Restrictions

Sec. 27-53(a)(1)-(2)

(1)Planting procedures. The planting specifications approved by the city forester and the tree commission shall be used for all planting projects executed or coordinated by the city. These procedures are to be adapted for individual planting sites by the city forester. The procedures include proper watering, mulching, staking, guying, etc. Additional information, including a copy of the plantin...

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