These resources are intended to support municipalities and community members in understanding and developing public policies and ordinances to promote, maintain, and protect community trees.
Existing VT Tree Ordinances & Policies
Note: These ordinances and policies pre-date the 2020 changes to municipal tree law. Year adopted is noted below. See our webpage about the updated Vermont Tree Warden Statutes or 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
Policy Resources
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Vermont Tree Warden Statutes
State legislation pertaining to tree warden responsibilities with respect to tree care in public ways and places.
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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.
