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Tree Protection in Lower Merion, PA (2026)

1 verified tree protection rules for Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Parkway Planting

Lower Merion Township's Shade Tree Commission controls tree planting in the public right-of-way; a property owner must submit a written request to the Director before planting, pruning or removing a street tree, and new shade trees must have a two- to 2 1/4-inch trunk diameter under § 128-9.

Street Tree Planting Rules in Lower Merion

Some Restrictions

Lower Merion Township Code §§ 128-6, 128-9

§ 128-6. Planting, maintaining and removal of shade trees. ... ... B. Any property owner who wishes to have a shade tree in the Township right-of-way planted, pruned, sprayed or removed shall submit a written request to the Director. The Township Arborist shall investigate the request and advise the property owner whether it can be carried out and, if so, whether or not there will be any charge...

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