Tree Protection in Idaho (2026)
7 rules on the books across Idaho, 5 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.
Nampa
Light RestrictionsNampa's forestry tree board can designate a qualifying tree as a heritage tree based on rarity, age, or historical…
Read full rule →Idaho Falls
Few RestrictionsIdaho Falls has no ordinance designating or protecting heritage trees; the Shade Tree Advisory Committee only…
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.
Ada County
Some RestrictionsAda County Code 8-13B-8 sets the street-tree standard for the Cartwright Ranch Planned Community: on curbed, guttered…
Read full rule →Boise
Some RestrictionsPlanting a tree in the parkway strip between sidewalk and curb requires a free City Forester permit specifying species…
Read full rule →Caldwell
Some RestrictionsCaldwell requires a City Forester permit before anyone plants a tree in the public right-of-way or parkway strip…
Read full rule →Idaho Falls
Some RestrictionsIdaho Falls requires street trees planted in the public right-of-way to meet minimum distances from the curb, sidewalk…
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