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Tree Protection in West Haven, CT (2026)

1 verified tree protection rules for West Haven, Connecticut, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Protected Tree Species

The City of West Haven, Connecticut protects no tree species by name. Chapter 213 instead lets the Tree Warden designate landmark and asset trees of great age, rarity, historical association or community value. City-property designations get special inspection and preservation, and private trees qualify only with the owner's concurrence.

West Haven Landmark and Asset Tree Protection

Light Restrictions

West Haven Code § 213-2

LANDMARK AND ASSET TREES Trees determined by the Tree Warden to be of great age or rarity; associated with a historical event or person or of tangible value to the community for their scenic enrichment of the area and or their ability to survive a specific disease. Special consideration will be given to the inspection and preservation of landmark and asset trees on City property. With the concu...