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Find Tree Services Pros in OrlandoOrlando tree services operate under Orange County's tree preservation ordinance, which regulates removal of specimen trees on private property and requires permits for many significant tree removals. The city's mature live oak canopies in Winter Park, College Park, and Baldwin Park are among Central Florida's most valued urban forest assets. ISA-certified arborists handle the structural pruning, hazard assessment, and storm preparation that keep these trees healthy. Lightning protection for significant specimen trees and hurricane-season preparation pruning are seasonal services especially important in Central Florida's storm-prone climate.
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Create Your Business ProfileYes, in many cases. The City of Jacksonville requires a permit to remove trees with a trunk diameter of 6 inches or greater at breast height (DBH). St. Johns County has similar regulations. There are exemptions for imminent hazard trees and certain situations, but you should consult with a licensed tree service before cutting any significant tree.
Ideally, complete hurricane-prep trimming by April or early May — well before the June 1 start of hurricane season. Avoid trimming during active storm periods. ISA-certified arborists in NE Florida can evaluate your trees' specific risk factors and recommend the right scope of work.
Live oaks are among the most regulated trees in Jacksonville. The City's Tree Protection Ordinance requires permits for removal and may require replacement planting at a 2:1 ratio. Historic live oaks in neighborhoods like Riverside and Avondale have additional protections. Violations carry significant fines.