Can I prune trees on my property (i.e., not on the City’s right-of-way)?

Yes, although there are recommended pruning techniques that will keep your trees safe and healthy. Contact the City of Athens Shade Tree Commission for recommendations on tree pruning.

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1. What is the City right-of-way?
2. What do I do if I want to remove a tree or shrub from any public area of the City of Athens?
3. What are the consequences if I remove any tree or shrub from any public area of the City of Athens without the permission from the City?
4. Will the City pay to remove a tree or shrub?
5. What do I do if I want to prune a tree or shrub on any public area of the City of Athens?
6. What are the consequences if I prune any tree or shrub on any public area of the City of Athens without the permission from the City?
7. Will the City pay to prune a tree or shrub?
8. How do I determine if a tree is on any public area?
9. What do I do if a tree or tree limb falls on my property/house/car?
10. Can I prune trees on my property (i.e., not on the City’s right-of-way)?
11. What do I do if I want to plant a tree or shrub from any public area of the City of Athens?