Baltimore may protect certain tree species. Street trees managed by county. Maryland suburban counties have strong tree canopy protections.
Baltimore or county may have protected tree ordinances, especially in suburban counties (Montgomery, Howard, Anne Arundel). Heritage trees and trees over certain caliper may require permits for removal. Street trees are county/city property. Development projects require forest conservation plans per MD Natural Resources Article §5-1601 (Forest Conservation Act). Branches overhanging from a neighbor’s tree can be trimmed to property line. Chesapeake Bay Critical Area has additional tree protection requirements.
Unauthorized removal of protected trees: $500 to $10,000+ per tree. Forest Conservation Act violations: significant fines.
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