1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
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To remove, cut, or disturb any New Orleans city tree — including the live oaks on neutral grounds, planting strips, and rights-of-way — you must get prior approval from the Department of Parks and Parkways, and only approved licensed arborists may do the work.
New Orleans City Code Sec. 106-212(a)-(b)
Only arborists with prior approval from the department may perform work on city trees. No person is permitted to remove, cut, disturb, or interfere in any way with any city tree without prior approval by the department.
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