I think that the street tree is dying in front of my house or business, what do I do?
Residents are not allowed to remove a street tree without a permit from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Only adjacent property owners can apply to Maryland DNR for a permit to remove a street tree.

You should contact the Natural Resource Specialist via the online Tree Work Request form to have an evaluation of the street tree conducted by the Natural Resource Specialist. Trees that are dead, diseased, or hazardous will be immediately removed. If the street tree is still healthy or not hazardous it will not be removed. Fill out the Online Tree Work Request Form.

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1. What is the definition of a street tree?
2. What is the public right of way?
3. What are the benefits of street trees?
4. Who is responsible for pruning the street trees?
5. If I would like a street tree, what do I do?
6. If a street tree has been planted in front of my house or business, what can I do to help?
7. Who is responsible for sidewalk repair?
8. What if a street tree has damaged the sidewalk in front of my house or business?
9. Who is responsible if a street tree in front of my house or business is damaging my sewer line?
10. I think that the street tree is dying in front of my house or business, what do I do?
11. When a street tree has been removed in front of my house or business, what happens afterwards?