Tree removal permit rules in Weld County, CO — sometimes called heritage tree, protected tree, or street tree ordinances — list which trees require a permit before you can cut them down.
Private trees on your own land can generally be removed without a county permit. In Greeley, a commercial arborist removing trees must be city-licensed, and to work on public or right-of-way trees the arborist must hold the Public Space Arborist endorsement.
Weld County does not require homeowners in unincorporated areas to get a permit to remove a healthy tree on their own property. The City of Greeley regulates the contractors, not the homeowner's right to remove a private tree: any company removing woody plants over 10 feet must be licensed, and a commercial arborist must possess the Public Space Arborist endorsement to work on city, street, or parkway trees. Public and parkway trees are managed by the Greeley Forestry program and generally cannot be removed by a resident without city involvement. Always confirm a tree is on private property and not in the right-of-way before removal.
Removing or working on a public/right-of-way tree without city authorization, or hiring an unlicensed arborist for large-tree removal in Greeley, can result in a municipal citation.
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