3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Montgomery County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Montgomery County has no countywide tree removal permit system. Texas counties lack tree protection authority on private property. Conroe and parts of The Woodlands require landscape tree preservation during development review.
Montgomery County has no heritage or landmark tree program. The Woodlands preserves specimen Piney Woods pines and hardwoods through deed restrictions and open space reserves, not a formal heritage designation.
Montgomery County does not require tree replacement. Conroe requires replacement planting for subdivision and commercial development. The Woodlands RDRC typically requires 1:1 replacement for approved removals.
1 cities in Montgomery County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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