Tree removal permit rules in Anoka County, MN — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Anoka County has no county-wide permit to remove a healthy tree on private land. Cities handle diseased and public trees. Coon Rapids removes diseased boulevard trees free and bans keeping elm wood with bark intact.
Removing a healthy tree on your own lot is generally allowed without a county or state permit; Minnesota leaves this to cities. Anoka County cities run active shade-tree programs targeting Dutch elm disease, oak wilt, and emerald ash borer. In Coon Rapids, diseased boulevard trees are marked and removed at no cost to the resident, while trees on private property are the owner's responsibility. To limit Dutch elm spread, it is unlawful to keep elm wood with the bark intact on your property for firewood or any use. Tree contractors working in the city must be licensed. Confirm requirements with your city forester before removal.
Failing to remove a condemned diseased tree, or storing barked elm wood, is a nuisance the city may abate at the owner's expense; contractor work requires a city license.
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