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Except where it is hazardous, infectious, or diseased, it is not permissible to cut landmark trees. Most hardwoods over the 8-inch mark are protected. A permit is not required for pruned trees, such as those that are Grand or protected.

The neighboring property owner is responsible for any overhanging branches and also for any roots that may be damaging his property. In some cases, if the issue is not resolved between the neighbor and yourself, the city or county can even step in and order you to cut down the tree.

These trees are among the species that are protected, in addition to flowering dowries, crape myrtles, redbud, American holly, live oak, southern magnolia, red maple, bald cypress, river ash, and sycamore. Damage to a tree is not permitted under South Carolina law, but it is illegal in other states.

A permit is not required to prune a Grand or Protected tree. However, pruning shall be done by a qualified tree service and performed using the National Arborist Association's Pruning Standards for Shade Trees.

Except where it is hazardous, infectious, or diseased, it is not permissible to cut landmark trees. Most hardwoods over the 8-inch mark are protected. A permit is not required for pruned trees, such as those that are Grand or protected.

A permit is not required to prune a Grand or Protected tree. However, pruning shall be done by a qualified tree service and performed using the National Arborist Association's Pruning Standards for Shade Trees.

The neighboring property owner is responsible for any overhanging branches and also for any roots that may be damaging his property. In some cases, if the issue is not resolved between the neighbor and yourself, the city or county can even step in and order you to cut down the tree.

What is a Protected Tree? Any tree eight inches (8″) or greater D.B.H., except multi-stem crepe myrtles.

These trees are among the species that are protected, in addition to flowering dowries, crape myrtles, redbud, American holly, live oak, southern magnolia, red maple, bald cypress, river ash, and sycamore. Damage to a tree is not permitted under South Carolina law, but it is illegal in other states.

All trees (all species) six inches in diameter at breast height (DBH), including dead trees, require a permit to be removed.

A permit is not required to prune a Grand or Protected tree. However, pruning shall be done by a qualified tree service and performed using the National Arborist Association's Pruning Standards for Shade Trees.

They are crucial to the ecosystem as other species have coevolved with them. Oaks are actually referred to as “keystone species” which means they keep the ecosystem intact. It is estimated that 500 to 2,300 species depend on the mighty oak tree.

A permit is not required to prune a Grand or Protected tree. However, pruning shall be done by a qualified tree service and performed using the National Arborist Association's Pruning Standards for Shade Trees.

The best time of year to cut down a tree would be during winter or early spring when the leaves have all fallen and the branches are free from them. You may worry that the frozen ground would make it more difficult to remove a tree, but the fact is, warm earth is more easily disturbed.

What is a Protected Tree? Any tree eight inches (8″) or greater D.B.H., except multi-stem crepe myrtles.

All trees (all species) six inches in diameter at breast height (DBH), including dead trees, require a permit to be removed.

They are crucial to the ecosystem as other species have coevolved with them. Oaks are actually referred to as “keystone species” which means they keep the ecosystem intact. It is estimated that 500 to 2,300 species depend on the mighty oak tree.

The best time of year to cut down a tree would be during winter or early spring when the leaves have all fallen and the branches are free from them. You may worry that the frozen ground would make it more difficult to remove a tree, but the fact is, warm earth is more easily disturbed.