Tree Protection in Bristol County, MA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bristol County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Heritage & Protected Trees
Heritage and specimen trees in Bristol County receive enhanced protection under local bylaws and MGL c. 87. Historic districts and conservation land have added restrictions.
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Heavy RestrictionsMGL c. 87 §3 — Cutting of public shade trees; public hearing; damages to fee owner
Section 3. Except as provided by section five, public shade trees shall not be cut, trimmed or removed, in whole or in part, by any person other than the tree warden or his deputy, even if he be the owner of the fee in the land on which such tree is situated, except upon a permit in writing from said tree warden, nor shall they be cut down or removed by the tree warden or his deputy or other pe...
Tree Protection by City in Bristol County
1 cities in Bristol County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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