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Dead Tree Removal in Boston, MA

Dead Tree Removal in Boston, MA: a dead tree should be removed if it could hit anything when it falls, such as a house, driveway, road, fence or play area. Locally, asian longhorned beetle: Found in Boston in 2010; maples are the main host.
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Tree problems in Boston, MA that call for dead tree removal

  1. 1

    Asian longhorned beetle

    Found in Boston in 2010; maples are the main host.

  2. 2

    Tree Warden hearings

    Public shade trees need a Tree Warden permit and public hearing before removal.

  3. 3

    Nor'easters and heavy snow

    Wind and wet snow break limbs across the city, especially on maples and pears.

What dead tree removal covers

A dead tree should be removed if it could hit anything when it falls, such as a house, driveway, road, fence or play area.

How dead tree removal works, step by step · part of tree removal

Describe the tree and what it's near, and you'll reach an independent provider serving Boston, MA.

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Trees in Boston, MA that most often need dead tree removal

Norway maple
Very common; beetle host; surface roots
Honeylocust
Common street tree
London planetree
Large, durable street tree

Tree rules and permits in Boston, MA

  • Street trees are public shade trees protected by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 87 and can't be cut down without a public hearing and Tree Warden authorization.
  • Requests go to the Tree Warden at Boston Parks and Recreation (trees@boston.gov) with a site plan. If approved, removal is at the requester's expense, plus a per-inch payment into the Fund for Parks and Recreation before the permit is granted.

Sources (checked 2026-10-01)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of dead tree removal in Boston, MA

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for dead tree removal.

In Boston, MA: Triple-deckers and row houses on small lots, often with shared driveways, fences and overhead lines across yards. Street parking rules affect where trucks can work.

Dead Tree Removal in Boston, MA: common questions

Do I need a permit for dead Tree Removal in Boston, MA?

Street trees are public shade trees protected by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 87 and can't be cut down without a public hearing and Tree Warden authorization. Requests go to the Tree Warden at Boston Parks and Recreation (trees@boston.gov) with a site plan. If approved, removal is at the requester's expense, plus a per-inch payment into the Fund for Parks and Recreation before the permit is granted.

Which trees in Boston, MA most often need dead tree removal?

Norway maple: very common; beetle host; surface roots Honeylocust: common street tree London planetree: large, durable street tree

Asian longhorned beetle: what does it mean for dead tree removal in Boston, MA?

Found in Boston in 2010; maples are the main host.

Tree Warden hearings: what does it mean for dead tree removal in Boston, MA?

Public shade trees need a Tree Warden permit and public hearing before removal.

Nor'easters and heavy snow: what does it mean for dead tree removal in Boston, MA?

Wind and wet snow break limbs across the city, especially on maples and pears.

How do access and lot layout in Boston, MA affect dead tree removal?

Triple-deckers and row houses on small lots, often with shared driveways, fences and overhead lines across yards. Street parking rules affect where trucks can work.

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