Tree Protection in Broward County, FL (2026)

Broward County Code § 27-412

The Board shall only designate as an historical tree, a tree or group of trees that meet the following criteria: (1) The tree is located on historically significant property and is related to an historic event; or (2) The tree is uniquely related to the heritage of Broward County; or (3) The tree is at least seventy-five (75) years old.

Broward County Code § 27-404

Specimen tree means any tree that has a DBH of eighteen (18) inches or greater with a condition rating of sixty percent (60%) or greater in accordance with the condition rating guidelines as specified in the Guide for Plant Appraisal, as amended, except for the following: (a)Nonnative fruit trees that are cultivated or grown for the specific purpose of producing edible fruit, including, but ...

Broward County Code § 39-138.1

(a)The intent of this section is to prohibit property owners from planting trees an unsafe distance from power lines in order to minimize damage to power lines.(b)Any tree planted within unincorporated Broward County after the effective date of this ordinance shall be planted in conformity with the Right Tree, Right Place Guidelines. Upon receipt of a notice of violation, the property owner sha...