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Land Clearing in Boston, MA

Land Clearing in Boston, MA: land clearing removes trees, brush and stumps from a lot so it can be built on, fenced, farmed or simply used again. Locally, tree Warden hearings: Public shade trees need a Tree Warden permit and public hearing before removal.
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Tree problems in Boston, MA that call for land clearing

  1. 1

    Tree Warden hearings

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

  2. 2

    Tight triple-decker lots

    Backyard trees are rigged and carried out through narrow side passages.

  3. 3

    Nor'easters and heavy snow

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

What land clearing covers

Land clearing removes trees, brush and stumps from a lot so it can be built on, fenced, farmed or simply used again.

How land clearing works, step by step

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Trees in Boston, MA that most often need land clearing

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 land clearing in Boston, MA

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

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.

Land Clearing in Boston, MA: common questions

Do I need a permit for land Clearing 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 land clearing?

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

Tree Warden hearings: what does it mean for land clearing in Boston, MA?

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

Tight triple-decker lots: what does it mean for land clearing in Boston, MA?

Backyard trees are rigged and carried out through narrow side passages.

Nor'easters and heavy snow: what does it mean for land clearing 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 land clearing?

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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