Tree Risk Assessment in Concord, NC

In Concord's historic districts, removing healthy trees or limbs needs Historic Preservation Commission review and a Certificate of Appropriateness. Outside historic districts and development review, check with the city's planning office before removing large trees, since rules depend on zoning and whether the lot is being developed.

Willow oak: large street and yard oaks in older parts of town. Loblolly pine: tree-line pines behind newer subdivisions. Tulip poplar and sweetgum: tall, fast-growing trees on wooded lots.

In Concord's historic districts, removing a healthy tree or major limbs goes to the Historic Preservation Commission for approval through a Certificate of Appropriateness, based on the city arborist's assessment.

Much of Concord was built on former farm and wooded land, so new neighborhoods back onto tree lines of pines, sweetgum and tulip poplar that lean toward the open side.

Duke Energy maintains distribution lines in a right of way typically about 20 feet wide and keeps vegetation at least 10 feet from primary wires. The line from the pole to your house is mostly the owner's to keep clear, and Duke can disconnect it so a crew can work safely.

Downtown and the historic districts have older homes with mature oaks; newer subdivisions toward the Charlotte Motor Speedway area and the I-85 corridor back onto wooded buffers.