Tree Protection in Washington County, AR (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Washington County, Arkansas.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Washington County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Heritage & Protected Trees
Arkansas designates no heritage trees by statute, and Washington County protects none. Fayetteville runs a voluntary Tree Registry under UDC §167.03 for historic, rare, or exceptional trees, but registration is optional and does not run with the land.
Washington County Heritage & Protected Tree Rules
Some RestrictionsFayetteville, AR, Unified Development Code § 167.03(A)
Trees or groups of trees which are documented to be of historic merit, of an uncommon or endangered species, or are of extraordinary value due to their age, size, or type, may be registered in the City of Fayetteville's Tree Registry. It shall be the duty of the Landscape Administrator to maintain and keep this Registry on file in the Administrator's office.
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