Trees
Volusia County Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to protect and preserve trees in Volusia County. The Tree Preservation Ordinance identifies when a tree removal permit is required. Since tree permits are handled differently depending on whether the proposed development is residential or non-residential, please use the appropriate application and instructions below. If tree removal is to be permitted in conjunction with a building permit, non-residential development, or subdivision, a separate tree permit application is not required.
**Notice: As of June 3, 2024, all Standalone Tree Removal permits that are unissued at time of Pre-Application Review (Step1) submittal will be attached to and issued concurrently with the Building Permit.
**Notice: As of January 1, 2021 a tree survey will be required for all residential tree removal
permits. Please see the Residential Tree Surveys memo for the specific requirements.
**Notice: As of January 1, 2021 the Acceptable Tree Replacement List will be amended to contain only Florida native species. Replacement stock shall be of like species removed or planted according to the particular habitat type. Nonnative species will not be accepted as replacement on any permit applied for beginning January 1, 2021."
Quick links
Definitions
List of specimen trees [PDF]
List of exempt trees [PDF]
Acceptable tree replacement [PDF]
Residential stand-alone tree permit application [PDF]
Residential tree permit details
Non-residential stand-alone tree permit application [PDF]
Non-residential tree permit details
Frequently asked questions [PDF]
Arborist Information & Important Tree Links
Trees are good - Verify an Arborist Credential, Find an Arborist & Tree Care Basics
Why hire an arborist [PDF]
Tree Values
Tree Owner Information
Benefits of trees [PDF]
Tree Values [PDF]
Tree Selection, Planting and Pruning
Tree selection and placement [PDF]
New tree planting [PDF]
Why topping hurts trees [PDF]
Florida Association of Native Nurseries (for industry professionals)
Florida Association of Native Nurseries (for property owners and gardeners)
PlantFinder
Tree Hazards
Recognizing tree risk [PDF]
Is my tree safe [PDF]
Invasive, Prohibited and Noxious Plants
Invasive Species Council List of Invasive Plant Species
State of Florida Noxious Weed List
State of Florida Prohibited Aquatic Plants List
USDA Federal Noxious Weed List
State and Federal Links
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Florida Forest Service (formerly Division of Forestry)
Silviculture Best Management Practices Manual
Other links of interest
International Society of Arboriculture
Alliance for Community Trees
