These resources are intended to support municipalities and community members in understanding and developing public ordinances and policies to promote, maintain, and protect community trees.
Sample Municipal Tree Ordinances & Policies
Note: Many ordinances and policies linked below pre-date the 2020 changes to state statutes about municipal trees. When known, the year of adoption is noted in parentheses. See our webpage about the role of tree wardens in updated state statutes and visit the Municipal Tree Law webpage by the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.
- Barre City, 2010
- Brattleboro (Article 5), 2023
- Burlington (Chapter 29: Vegetation)
- Danville, 2019
- Essex Junction, 2012
- Grand Isle
- Hartford, 2017
- Highgate, 1992
- Montpelier
- Peacham, 2007
- Rutland
- South Burlington, 2017
- St. Johnsbury, 2004
- Strafford, 2006
- Thetford, 2012
- Wallingford, 2000
- Windsor, 2016
- Winooski
Ordinance & Policy Resources
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Vermont State Statutes About Trees
A compiliation of state legislation pertaining to municipal trees and tree warden responsibilities.
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Tree Law FAQs
Vermont League of Cities and Towns developed Tree Law frequently asked questions.
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Tree Board University
Online training focused on trees, people, and serving in a citizen advisory role in your city, town, or village.
