Landscaping Rules in Burlington County, NJ (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Burlington County, New Jersey.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Burlington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Burlington County's Parks System Rules and Regulations flatly prohibit cutting, digging up, or removing any vegetation, soil, or water from county park property. Rule 24 requires written authorization from the Board of County Commissioners before anyone may plant, pick, dig, mutilate, injure, destroy, or remove trees, shrubs, or other natural growth on Parks System land across Burlington County.

Tree & Vegetation Removal Rules in Burlington County Parks

Significant Restrictions

Burlington County Parks System Rules and Regulations, Rule 24

No person shall plant, pick, dig, mutilate, injure, destroy or remove any vegetation, soil or water from Parks System property without written authorization to do so.

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