Trees in the parkway between sidewalk and curb are public property under Title 31; residents must obtain Lincoln Parks and Recreation approval before planting, removing, or pruning them.
Lincoln's Title 31 Tree Preservation rules treat parkway trees as a public asset. Residents wanting to plant a new tree in the parkway adjacent to their property must request a permit, and Parks and Recreation forestry staff review species selection from an approved list to maintain canopy diversity and prevent infrastructure damage. The city has actively diversified plantings since the emerald ash borer arrived in Nebraska. Pruning of parkway trees larger than a young sapling generally requires city forestry oversight.
Unauthorized removal or topping of a parkway tree can trigger replacement assessments billed to the property and fines under Title 31 that scale with tree size and species value.
Lincoln, NE
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Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Parks and Recreation maintains an approved tree list and discourages monoculture plantings such as ash, while protecting heritage and significant pub...
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