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If you, a contractor, or any other entity are looking to perform work on or within 50 feet of a tree under City jurisdiction, you must obtain a Tree Work Permit from NYC Parks prior to the start of construction, and perform all work in compliance with our Tree Protection Protocol [PDF].

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Examples of activities requiring a Tree Work Permit include. Our partner organization Trees New York certifies residents as volunteer Citizen Tree Pruners who are allowed to prune street tree limbs in accordance with City regulations.

To find out more about this program or connect with Citizen Pruners in your community, please. Tree Work Permit and Plan Review Application. Please fill out the information below to apply for a Tree Work Permit. Please make sure you have all documents and have read our instructions before you apply.

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Parks requires a permit for the use of our kayak and canoe launch facilities. For larger boats. Any person, business, or contractor wishing to remove or perform work on or within 50 feet of a tree on New York City property is required to obtain a permit from Parks & Recreation.

Examples of work include, but are not limited to, installing a sidewalk, driveway or utility line, pruning, hanging holiday lights, or extending the current tree planting space. NYC Parks is making important service changes. Find out more about our additional safety precautions, program cancellations, and potential closures before you head to a park or recreation center.

For more information, please visit our Service Announcements page. You can get an application for a tree work permit for: Planting; Pruning; Decorating with lights; Placing tree guards; Removing City trees or tree stumps; The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) may issue a permit following a review process. All tree work will be completed at the owner's expense by DPR-approved private contractors.

The Department of Parks and Recreations (DPR) conducts routine pruning every year on a portion of City trees in each community Board. DPR does not accept requests for routine maintenance of street trees. Learn more about the Department of Parks and Recreation's tree pruning cycle.

You can request that DPR prune a street tree if the branches are: Dead or damaged. Once the permit is received, the requested city tree pruning, city tree removal, or city tree planting service can be performed, while still following the regulation set by the forestry dept. To receive a FREE quote on city tree services in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx, please call Clearview Tree and Land at