General Tree Removal Submittal
The Genesee Foundation Open Space Manager, Brian Maillett, will contact you to schedule an appointment if the tree removal request needs to be reviewed.
- A tree that presents an immediate danger of falling on buildings, roads, private drives or trails on Open Space
- Fire hazard of five (5) or fewer trees defined as follows:
Ladder fuel for a larger tree located within a 30-foot radius of the home.
Junipers within 10 feet of the home.
A tree growing through an existing deck.
Ponderosa pine saplings (diameter of less than 5 inches 4.5 feet from the ground) in stands of 10 or more
If the Open Space Manager deems a tree or trees a hazard s/he may approve removal without ARC approval. The following defines hazard trees and limitations for removal based solely on approval by the Open Space Manager.
The Open Space Manager may approve immediate removal of five or fewer infested/infected trees without ARC approval if said tree(s) provide an immediate threat to other surrounding trees.
Private property owners may remove dead aspen trees without any submission to the ARC. Aspen trees shed their leaves in the winter; to confirm the tree is dead you can send a picture to the Open Space Manager at Brian@GeneseeFoundation.org.
Small trees are have a diameter of of 4-inches or less (measured 4.5 feet above the ground). This does not require a submission to ARC.
Trees that are being removed to improve defensible space without input from a certified defensible space professional
Please fill out the online form below to start your project.
If you would prefer to download these forms and fill them out manually, please see below.