Tulsa does not have a formal heritage tree ordinance designating specific individual trees as protected landmarks. Mature trees on public property are managed by the Urban Forestry division. Oklahoma's Redbud is the state tree but does not have special municipal protection.
Tulsa values its urban tree canopy but has not adopted a heritage tree program with formal protections for individual significant trees. The city's urban forestry program focuses on planting and maintaining trees in the right-of-way and public spaces. Development review may consider impacts on significant mature trees under general environmental review. Private property trees do not have heritage protections.
No heritage tree violations exist as no program exists. Trees on public property are protected under general city property management rules.
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