Can I prune a tree myself and are there any regulations regarding pruning?
A resident may prune his or her own trees so long as the trees are properly pruned in accordance with the American National Standard for Tree Care Operations – Tree, Shrub and Other Woody Plant Maintenance – Standard Practices, ANSI A300 – 2001, and are not abused (topped, hat-racked, flush cut, over-lifted, etc.).
Poor pruning practices damage trees and can create future hazardous conditions. As such, they are prohibited in Chapter 26 of the Town of Davie Code and in the Broward County Tree Preservations and Abuse Ordinance. If a resident or property owner hires a tree service, the business or individual must be insured and hold a current, valid Broward County Tree Trimmer’s License.

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1. Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
2. What is the cost to obtain a tree removal/relocation permit and why is a permit fee necessary?
3. Do I need a permit if the tree I am taking down is an invasive exotic species?
4. Can I take the tree down myself or do I need to hire a professional tree service company?
5. Do I need to replace a tree if I remove it?
6. Do I need a permit to relocate a tree?
7. When building a single family home or addition to an existing home, do I need the services of a landscape architect?
8. How many and what type of trees and shrubs do I need for a single family homesite?
9. How close to my house or sidewalk can I plant a tree?
10. Can I prune a tree myself and are there any regulations regarding pruning?