Lynn imposes no ordinance requiring residents to replant trees they remove from private property. Replanting happens through the city's own urban forestry and DPW planting programs, and residents can request a new street tree, rather than through a mandatory replacement rule.
Unlike towns with stormwater-driven tree ordinances, Lynn has no blanket rule forcing a private owner to replace a tree they cut down. Replacement is handled programmatically: Lynn's Department of Public Works and its urban forestry program plant and replace public trees, following a 'right tree, right place' approach, and residents may apply to have a new street tree planted where a site is suitable. The program was built on a $550,000 state grant awarded in 2023; a large share of federal funding was terminated in early 2025, placing the program on hold. For public shade trees, removal decisions rest with the tree warden under MGL c.87, who can weigh replacement in granting a permit.
None for declining to replace a privately removed tree — Lynn has no replacement mandate. Removing a public shade tree without the warden's permit and hearing violates MGL c.87 §3, with fines and liability for its value.
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