Tree Protection in Camden County, NJ (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Camden County, New Jersey.

Verified from official government sources

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

Tree Removal Permits

Camden County issues no private-tree permits, but every NJ municipality was required to adopt a tree removal and replacement permit ordinance under NJDEP's MS4 stormwater permit. Removing trees near streams also falls under NJDEP flood-hazard riparian rules.

Tree-Removal Permits Are Required Under NJ's MS4 Mandate

Some Restrictions

N.J.A.C. 7:13-7.10

The project, in combination with all activities onsite since November 5, 2007, will not result in a net loss of greater than one-quarter acre of riparian zone vegetation.

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