[happygirl_1965]

we just got a lot with some trees on it,but I heard that you can not cut them down without a permit, is that true? Can you burn them on your lot? The lot is in putnam county,interlachen fl.Please let me know.

Thanks

[TNRyan23]

You have to have a permit to cut down trees anywhere in the state of Florida but I think there are exceptions... I don't believe you're allowed to burn anything outdoors at this time. Isn't Florida in a drought ?

At any rate, Even if they are allowing burning outdoors, You have to have a permit for that too.

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It is unlawful for any person or contractor to cut down, destroy, or remove any tree without first obtaining a TREE REMOVAL PERMIT, EXCEPT for the following situations. No permit is required when:

• There are no "trees", as defined in paragraph one (1), on the property involved.
• Trees are removed as part of a bona-fide agricultural activity in agricultural areas;
• The trees being removed have deteriorated as a result of age, hurricane, storm, fire, disease, or other act of God;
• Trees are removed from public rights-of-way or easements for construction or maintenance purposes;
• Trees are planted and grown for sale to the general public or for some public purpose; or
• Trees are listed as nuisance trees

[beachmouse]

Best thing to do is to call your county planning department and get the specs on what's necessary in your area.

We had a couple trees cut down a few weeks back. One of them was deteriorating (a longleaf pine with damage from that never really recovered and was dropping branches on our yard) and two of them were just ugly. And we've had trees taken out at two other times in the past, and the tree service has never said anything about permits. (We're in Okaloosa County, so that can make a difference)

[Mike Peterson]

You can take down sand pines or palms any time without a permit, in most areas.

If there is an existing residence you can take down trees without a permit just as long as you leave the minimum required, in most areas.

You can check municode.com for the local codes for that area to find out more.

In most areas once you get a burn permit you just need to call when you are going to be burning. There are regulations on how it must be done and with the drought there will be many restrictions.

[ddlove01]

Please please don't burn! It's very dangerous esp on a windy day. that's how some home fires happened during a drought a few years ago. You have to really know what you are doing.