Tree Policy - Town of Lynnfield Public Tree Policy

Policy, Application, Frequently Asked Questions and Helpful Documents

Massachusetts State Law Chapter 87 provides for the protection of public shade trees. Here is everything you need to know about the law; the process for altering or removing a public shade tree which includes an application, frequently asked questions and other helpful documents regarding the planting of trees. Please click on any of the links below for details on each sub-topic:

 

Town of Lynnfield Public Shade Tree Policy

Process for Removal of Public Shade tree – Hazard or Non-hazard

Application for Public Shade Tree Alteration or Removal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Public Shade Trees

Approved Tree Listing – Public Shade Tree policy (April 2017)

Planting Balled and Burlapped Trees and Shrubs

Planting Container Trees

Proper Tree Mulching Instructions