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Diameter at Breast Height (DBH):  The trunk diameter of a tree measured four and one-half (4 1/2) feet above the average ground level at the base of the tree. Provided, however, if the tree forks above four and one-half (4 1/2) feet above ground level, it is measured below the swell resulting from the double stem. Stems that fork below four and one-half (4 1/2) feet above ground level shall be considered separate trees. (Ord. No. 89-26, § XV, 6-1-89 ) 

To measure the DBH of a tree:

Use a special diameter measuring tape and wrap it around the tree at 4.5 feet above the ground.  If a diameter tape is not available, use a regular measuring tape to get the circumference and divide by 3.14 to get the diameter. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

To determine the cross sectional area of a tree you first need to know the tree diameter.  Diameter is measured using a special diameter which is wrapped around the tree at 4.5 feet above the ground.  If a diameter tape is not available, you can use a regular measuring tape to get the circumference and divide by 3.14 to get the diameter.   Once you know the diameter you must divide by 2 to get the radius.  Cross sectional area is determined by squaring the radius and then multiplying by 3.14.   For example if a tree is measured as 10” DBH, the radius is 5”.  Multiplying 5 by 5 equals 25, which when multiplied by 3.14 equals 78.5.  Thus the cross sectional area of a 10” DBH tree is 78.5.  Click here for a chart showing the cross sectional area for trees from 2” to 50” DBH.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Historic:  Any Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) or Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) thirty-six (36) inches DBH or greater or other tree which is determined by the County Council of Volusia County to be of such unique and intrinsic value to the general public because of its size, age, historic association, or ecological value as to justify this classification. Any tree in this county selected and duly designated a Florida State Champion, United States Champion or a World Champion by the American Forestry Association shall likewise be within this definition. (Ord. No. 89-26, § XV, 6-1-89 )   

Historic trees may only be removed upon approval from County Council.  For questions about historic tree removal contact the County Forester at (386) 736-5927 ext. 12503 or at tboujoulian@co.volusia.fl.us.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  1. The permit application and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Land Development Office at 123 W. Indiana Avenue , Deland.  A permit fee of $74.00 plus $18.00 per tree removed (up to a max of $615.00) will be required at time of application.  
  2. Within five (5) EMD staff will visit the site to assess the tree removal request.  If the request is deemed appropriate EMD staff will determine the required replacement and forward the tree removal permit to the Land Development Manager for issuance with specific conditions.  Please read and abide by all conditions.
  3. After the tree removal is completed, you must call the Permitting Information Coordinator at (386) 736-5927 ext. 12093 to schedule a final inspection.  Any required tree replacement must be installed prior to this inspection.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Still under construction.  Please contact the County Forester at (386) 736-5927 ext. 12503 for additional information

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