Tree Protection in Boone County, MO (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Boone County, Missouri.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Boone County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Heritage & Protected Trees
Boone County subdivision design must protect and preserve any tree the state lists as a Missouri champion, or any tree at least 75% of the largest known circumference recorded for its species statewide.
Champion Tree Protection in Boone County Subdivisions
Some RestrictionsBoone County Subdivision Regulations, Appendix B § 1.5(a) (Community Assets)
In designing any subdivision, the following specific areas shall be protected and preserved: a) tree(s) identified as Missouri champion trees by the Missouri Department of Conservation or any tree(s) seventy-five (75%) or larger of the circumference of the largest known species of such tree in Missouri; b) sensitive plant species and high quality natural communities as compiled by the Misso...
Tree Protection by City in Boone County
1 cities in Boone County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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