3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Providence County, Rhode Island.
Verified from official government sources
Providence regulates public/street tree removal through the City Forester and Parks Department under Code Ch. 23. Private-property tree removal on residential lots is generally unregulated in Providence County municipalities, but historic districts, CRMC coastal zones, and development projects trigger permit requirements.
Rhode Island has no statewide heritage tree statute, but Providence and Cranston maintain Notable Tree inventories through their tree wardens under RIGL §2-14. Historic district trees in Benefit Street, College Hill, and similar areas receive protection via Historic District Commission review.
Providence, Cranston, Warwick, and Pawtucket require replacement planting for removed street trees and in major development projects. Residential private-property removals generally do not trigger replacement. CRMC and DEM projects impose strict replacement ratios in coastal and wetland areas.
1 cities in Providence County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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