Tree Protection in Rankin County, MS (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Rankin County, Mississippi.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Rankin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Tree Removal Permits

Rankin County has no countywide tree removal permit for private property. Brandon, Pearl, and Flowood do not require permits for tree removal on single-family residential lots. Street trees and right-of-way trees require public works approval.

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Few Restrictions

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Heritage & Protected Trees

Rankin County does not designate heritage or landmark trees through ordinance. Mississippi has no state heritage tree law. Champion trees are tracked by Mississippi Forestry Commission for recognition only — not legal protection.

tree-protection/heritage-trees

Few Restrictions

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Tree Replacement Requirements

Rankin County imposes no general tree replacement requirement for residential removal. Commercial site plans in Brandon, Pearl, and Flowood commonly require landscape buffers and tree planting under zoning code landscape standards.

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Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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