Tree Removal or Pruning Form

Why A Permit Is Required

It is an opportunity for City staff to help by providing information on how to properly prune the tree. It is also to make sure pruning/removal is done safely.

A tree removal or pruning permit is required when:

  • major pruning (more than 20%) or removal of a tree listed on Forest Grove Register of Significant Trees.
  • major pruning or removal of a street tree planted in the public right-of-way or parkway adjacent to a front yard. 
  • trees six inches in diameter or greater or Oregon white oak trees three inches in diameter or greater on developable land.

Tree Removal or Pruning Permit Application

  1. Tree address

  2. XXX-XXX-XXXX

  3. Is the tree a street tree (tree located near a street or sidewalk)?*
  4. Is the tree listed on the Forest Grove Register of Significant Trees?*
  5. Is the tree located under or near overhead powerlines?*
  6. Do you have an arborist inspection report?*
  7. Describe who will be doing the work.  If the homeowner is doing the work please write "Homeowner". If you're working with a tree service please provide the name of the company or individual.

  8. If you're working with a certified arborist please provide the arborist's ISA or ASCA number. 

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  10. This field is not part of the form submission.