NYC Parks Tree Work Permits typically require 3-for-1 replacement or payment-in-lieu into the Tree Fund (NYC Admin Code §18-107). Construction projects damaging street trees also face restitution fines per the Parks valuation formula.
When NYC Parks issues a Tree Work Permit that results in removal of a street tree, the applicant typically must replace the tree 3-for-1 or pay into the NYC Tree Fund (NYC Admin Code §18-107), which is used by Parks to plant new trees citywide. Payment amounts are based on the Parks Department's tree valuation formula (using species, size, condition, location), often exceeding $2,000–$10,000 per large tree. Construction projects that damage or remove street trees face restitution demands calculated the same way plus administrative fines. The NYC Cool Streets initiative, MillionTreesNYC (completed 2015 with 1 million trees), and the Forest for All Executive Order (2023) aim to expand canopy to 30% by 2035. Private property trees have no replacement mandate outside special districts and construction permits requiring tree protection/mitigation plans.
Failure to replace per permit: Parks enforcement action and restitution. Unauthorized removal: up to $15,000+ plus tree valuation (often $2,000–$10,000 per tree).
Kings County, NY
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