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New York City Forestry Protocol for Planned & Emergency Utility Work

Utility companies intending to do work in the proximity of a street tree are required to retain the services of a suitably insured and certified Consulting Arborist (CA). This document establishes the CA as the liaison between NYC’s Department of Parks & Recreation and the utility company.

Link:

  • New York, NY Parks & Recreation Department Utility Work & City Trees

Policy Details:

Locale: New York, New York [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 4A: Mixed Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): Other Policy Statement

Citation:

New York, NY Parks & Recreation Department Utility Work & City Trees

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