Arborist Consulting Firm
NYCDPR permits are required for all tree work on parks trees and construction within 50 feet of a tree.

Before planting a NYC curbside tree
Species approval and location assessment by NYCDPR
2-4 weeks processing time, but can take up to 30 days for NYCDPR to respond

For removing any NYC curbside tree
Application through NYCDPR with arborist assessment
2-4 weeks processing time, but can take up to 30 days for NYCDPR to respond

For pruning work on any NYC curbside tree
Pruning plan submission and NYCDPR approval
2-4 weeks processing time, but can take up to 30 days for NYCDPR to respond

Any digging within 50 feet of a NYC curbside tree
Detailed excavation plan with root protection measures
2-4 weeks processing time, but can take up to 30 days for NYCDPR to respond

For construction activity within 50 feet of NYC curbside tree (Required for NYC DDC projects)
Submit application with detailed construction plans and arborist assessment
2-4 weeks processing time, but can take up to 30 days for NYCDPR to respond

For construction activities within 50 feet of NYC curbside trees
Comprehensive tree protection plan submission
2-4 weeks processing time, but can take up to 30 days for NYCDPR to respond

After tree removal in public right-of-way
Follow-up permit after tree removal approval
2-4 weeks processing time, but can take up to 30 days for NYCDPR to respond
Fines up to $150,000 can be imposed for illegal tree removal in NYC. Always obtain proper permits before beginning any tree work. You can obtain a permit at https://www.nycgovparks.org/permits or our certified Arborists can handle all permit application filing to ensure full compliance with NYCDPR regulations.
We handle all permit applications from start to finish
Certified arborists who know all NYC requirements
We ensure permits are approved before work begins