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Idaho Falls, ID Tree Protection: Heritage & Protected Trees (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Body
Shade Tree Advisory Committee (7 members)
Duty
Recommend heritage-tree policies: advisory only
Private tree removal
No permit required
Reports to
Parks & Recreation Director, City Forester

Summary

Idaho Falls has no ordinance designating or protecting heritage trees; the Shade Tree Advisory Committee only recommends policies to identify, mark, and preserve historic and notable trees on public and private property.

The Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

(A) At the request of the City Forester, recommend ways to encourage landscaping installation and maintenance on private property;

(B) Recommend policies and procedures to identify, mark, publicize, and preserve historic and notable trees on both public and private property;

CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS 80

(C) Assist the City Forester in promoting appreciation of trees and the City Forest through annual Arbor Day observances and other activities;

(D) At the direction of the City Forester, encourage improvement of the community forest through planning and policy development;

(E) At the direction of the City Forester, enhance opportunities for obtaining monetary funds for tree purchases, related supplies and community forestry activities through local and federal assistantship grants and donations.

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Full Breakdown

Idaho Falls City Code § 2-10-3(B), Title 2, Chapter 10 (Shade Tree Committee), directs the seven-member Shade Tree Advisory Committee, serving the City of Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, to recommend policies and procedures to identify, mark, publicize, and preserve historic and notable trees on both public and private property. The Code does not itself designate any tree as protected, require a permit to remove a historic or notable tree, or set a penalty for doing so: the Committee's role is strictly advisory to the Parks and Recreation Director and City Forester. Only City-owned public trees carry removal or pruning permit requirements under Title 8, Chapter 9.

Violations & Fines

None specified. Idaho Falls imposes no fine or permit requirement for removing a heritage, landmark, or notable tree on private property; the Shade Tree Committee's mandate is advisory only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Idaho Falls protect heritage or landmark trees?
No. City Code § 2-10-3(B) only directs the Shade Tree Advisory Committee to recommend policies for identifying and preserving historic and notable trees: it creates no permit or removal restriction.
Can I remove an old or historic tree on my private property in Idaho Falls?
Yes. Private trees, including notable or historic ones, aren't regulated by city ordinance; only trees in the public right-of-way fall under City Forester permitting requirements.

Sources & Official References

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