Tree Protection in Glynn County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Glynn County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Heritage & Protected Trees
A Live Oak measuring 38 inches DBH or greater anywhere on St. Simons Island, regardless of zoning or lot size, is classified as a protected mature Live Oak. It cannot be removed without the Planning and Zoning Director's approval, and that approval is granted only on narrow, listed grounds.
St. Simons Mature Live Oak Protection
Heavy RestrictionsGlynn County Zoning Ordinance § 624.9
624.9Preservation of Mature Live Oaks. St. Simons Island is particularly known and renowned for its mature Live Oak trees. Accordingly, preservation of such trees is deemed to be necessary and desirable.(a)Any provision to the contrary in this Section notwithstanding, all Live Oak trees (Latin name: Quercus virginiana), 38 inches DBH or greater, located on St. Simons Island shall be classified ...
Protected Tree Species
Every tree growing on Glynn County property, including road rights-of-way, parks, and government buildings and yards, is a protected tree under the Tree Canopy Preservation Ordinance. Only the county itself may cut, remove, move, prune, or damage one; anyone else who does risks the ordinance's misdemeanor penalties.
Glynn County Protected Trees on Public Land
Significant RestrictionsGlynn County Zoning Ordinance § 624.6, § 624.12
624.6Protection of Glynn County Trees.(a)All trees growing on Glynn County property, including public streets rights-of-way, Glynn County offices and facilities, parks and recreation areas, and all other public areas, shall be protected trees. It shall be unlawful for any person other than Glynn County to cut, remove, move, prune, damage or cause the death of any Glynn County tree or to engage ...
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