4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Westchester County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
No countywide tree-removal permit. County Parks Commissioner approval required in county parks. Most Westchester municipalities require permits for trees above 6-12 inch DBH on private land.
Westchester County has no formal heritage-tree program. NYS DEC maintains the Big Tree Register. Several municipalities (Bedford, Pound Ridge, New Castle) designate and protect large/historic specimen trees locally.
No countywide replacement mandate. County Parks replace removed trees per Parks Dept. policy. Most Westchester municipal tree codes require 1:1 or greater replacement with minimum 2-3 inch caliper specimens.
Westchester County Tree Code Chapter 277 protects heritage trees on county property and rights-of-way, and many villages designate native species like white oak, sugar maple, and American elm for additional protection on private parcels above defined diameter thresholds.
4 cities in Westchester County have their own tree protection rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Tree Removal Permits
3 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Tree Removal Permits
3 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Tree Removal Permits
3 verified rules • Heritage & Protected Trees, Tree Removal Permits
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