Can I decline a tree in front of my house?
Yes. While trees are planted in the public right-of-way, which means they are on city property and under the jurisdiction of the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, we still want to give residents the final decision. (Note: Public right-of-way means the area on, below, or above a public roadway, highway, street, bridge, bicycle lane, or public sidewalk. Land within the right-of-way is reserved for public use. Width varies by location, but a typical residential street has a right-of-way width of approximately 60 feet.)
While we hope that everyone wants to plant some shade in front of their home, we understand that you may not want a new tree at this time. If you would like to decline a tree before it has been planted, please contact us at info@baltimoretreetrust.org or notify one of our Neighborhood Foresters before installation. You can also use our DECLINE A TREE form to add your address to our “do not plant” list.