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1. Do I need a permit to remove trees from my property?

Usually trees are not protected. Please use the Tree Removal Flowchart to see if additional actions must be taken before you remove your trees.

2. My neighbor has a dead or dangerous tree. Can you make them remove it for me?

The Landscape Management Division does not have the ability to mandate tree removal. If the tree poses a threat to streets, sidewalks, or utilities, the community forester can evaluate the tree and issue a notification letter via certified mail. If public property is not at risk, the community forester can provide a limited evaluation, but a notification letter will not be issued.

3. How frequently are the road edges mowed?

Urban road profiles and all sidewalk edges are mowed on a four week cycle. Rural road profiles are mowed on an eight-week cycle.

4. Who mows the state highways?

The Georgia Department of Transportation has responsibility for mowing all state highways and schedules mowing services once per year. Athens-Clarke County now supplements state route mowing on highways other than Loop 10, US 29 North, and US 78 West.

5. Where do I report a dump site?

Please report all dump sites to Community Protection so they can investigate the site for the offenders’ contact information. Community Protection will coordinate the clean-up efforts with Landscape Management once it has been reported.

6. Where do I report signs or intersections that are obstructed by vegetation?

Please phone in visibility obstructions to our department so we can correct the problem. Contact us at 706-613-3561.