Cal Poly's SelecTree tree selection guide is a great resource.

hardy circle tree falls Any property owner wanting to remove a heritage tree, or prune more than one-fourth of the canopy and/or roots, must apply for a permit from the city. Please refer to the master fee schedule for the current permit fees. Applicants must hire an arborist from the city-approved consulting arborists list.

These arborists submitted their qualifications to demonstrate their ability to comply with the city’s heritage tree. Menlo Park is a Tree City USA and was honored with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Growth Award. Our urban forestry program maintains, sustains and enhances Menlo Park's tree canopy.

Certain heritage trees require a permit before pruning or removal. Learn more about Menlo Park's. One (1) inch tree box –One (1) inch tree box – 1, One (1) inch tree box – 5, One (1) inch tree box – 7, To be eligible for the in lieu fee, applicants must explain why the value of the replacement trees are not equal to the appraised value of the removed heritage trees.

Select the Public Works tab.

Development-related heritage tree permits. According to Sectiona removal or major pruning is considered as development-related permit if the heritage tree interferes with proposed development, repair, alteration, or improvement of a site of the tree is causing/contributing to structural damage (excluding amenities, such as walkways, patios, pools, fire pits and fences). Anyone wanting to remove a heritage tree, or prune more than one fourth of the canopy and/or roots, must apply for a Heritage Tree Removal permit from the City.

Approval of the permit is required prior to issuance of the Building permit COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. Laurel Street Menlo Park, CA