Oak Tree Removal in Atlanta, GA

A permit is required to remove, destroy or injure any tree 6 inches DBH or larger on private property in the City of Atlanta, regardless of species or condition. Dead trees require a permit too. Permits are handled by the Department of City Planning, Office of Buildings – Arborist Division. Removals typically require replacement trees or recompense to the Tree Trust Fund.

Water oak and southern red oak: aging, decay-prone; common failures White oak and willow oak: long-lived, valued shade trees Tulip poplar: very tall; limb drop

Permits for private trees 6 inches and larger, including dead trees, with replacement or recompense.

Century-old water and red oaks in older neighborhoods develop decay and drop limbs.

Loblolly pines over houses snap or uproot in wind; beetles attack drought-stressed pines.

In-town lots are narrow and steep in places, with houses, fences and overhead lines close together. Sectional removals with rigging, and cranes for large trees, are common.