3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Douglas County, Nebraska.
Verified from official government sources
Omaha regulates tree removal in the public right-of-way under Omaha Municipal Code Ch. 26. Private property tree removal generally does not require a permit unless the tree is in a protected overlay district. Street trees are managed by Omaha Parks Forestry and cannot be removed by residents.
Omaha does not have a formal heritage tree designation program but protects significant trees in historic districts (Field Club, Gold Coast), Fontenelle Forest, and city arboretums. Significant street trees receive enhanced protection under Omaha Municipal Code Ch. 26 through Omaha Parks Forestry.
Omaha requires street tree replacement by the Parks Forestry Division when trees are removed from public right-of-way. Private tree replacement is not mandated except in subdivision developments and historic districts. Emerald ash borer response has driven large-scale replacement.
1 cities in Douglas County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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