3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Madison MGO 10.10 regulates trees in the terrace (public right-of-way) and requires City Forestry permits for removal. Private tree removal is generally unregulated. Dane County has no countywide private tree ordinance. Oak wilt restrictions under Wis. Stat. §26.30 ban April 1 to July 31 pruning.
Madison MGO 10.055 allows Landmark Tree designation based on size, species, or historical significance. Listed trees cannot be removed without Landmarks Commission approval. Dane County has no formal heritage tree program. State champion trees are tracked by DNR but lack regulatory protection.
Madison requires 1:1 to 2:1 replacement for removed terrace trees (MGO 10.10). Development projects under MGO 28.142 must meet minimum canopy requirements. Dane County has no private replacement ordinance. Replacement species must follow Madison's approved list emphasizing climate-adapted varieties.
1 cities in Dane County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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