Tree Protection in Connecticut (2026)
9 rules on the books across Connecticut, 6 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Heritage & Protected Trees
Extra protections for old, large, or historically significant trees, including the penalties for removing them without approval.
Hartford
Some RestrictionsHartford's Tree Advisory Commission catalogs Legacy Trees chosen for size, age or historic value, and removing one…
Read full rule →Norwalk
Some RestrictionsNorwalk's Tree Warden designates trees of exceptional size, history or public significance as Legacy Trees under §…
Read full rule →Ridgefield
Some RestrictionsRidgefield's Tree Warden can designate landmark, notable and asset trees for protection under Town Code Chapter 329…
Read full rule →Protected Tree Species
Specific native species (oak, sycamore, walnut, juniper) protected by city ordinance, diameter thresholds, removal permits, and replacement ratios.
Parkway Planting
Permits and rules for planting in the parkway strip between sidewalk and curb, including approved species lists and Bureau of Street Services standards.
Bridgeport
Significant RestrictionsPlanting a tree or shrub in a Bridgeport public street requires a tree warden permit, and plantings must leave a…
Read full rule →Hartford
Some RestrictionsPlanting a tree in a Hartford public place or right-of-way takes written City Forester permission first, unless the…
Read full rule →New Haven
Some RestrictionsNew Haven's city charter puts all planting, trimming, and removal of trees along city streets and in parks under the…
Read full rule →Norwalk
Some RestrictionsAnyone who wants to plant a tree or shrub in a Norwalk public place, including the street right-of-way, needs a written…
Read full rule →Stamford
Some RestrictionsPlanting a tree or shrub within any Stamford public road or grounds requires written permission from the Landscape…
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