Oak tree

[Greg mckenna]

How do you get permission to cut down an oak tree in the villages?

[villagetinker]

I would try a call to AC or customer service. Tree Frog has a certified arborist that can assist in determining if an oak can be removed and provide the necessary forms.

[Stu from NYC]

Is the tree a healthy one? If so enjoy it as not likely they will let you cut it down

[Kenswing]

How do you get permission to cut down an oak tree in the villages?

Unless it's a danger to your house, almost impossible. Especially if it's a mature oak. If it's on your property call ARC (352-751-3912). If it's in a common area call Villages Property Management (352)753-4022.

[2newyorkers]

Yes, you must get permission from ARC to remove the tree. We were allowed to remove ours while it was still young. It had to be less than 4 inches in width measured 4 inches above the ground.

[MACH7SS]

http://laws.flrules.org/2019/155

[richrjones]

How do you get permission to cut down an oak tree in the villages?

Call any tree removeable service. They will handle for you. I used Ameritree, Matt Ray, @ 352-461-4890. Very satisfied with work and price.

[Stu from NYC]

Call any tree removeable service. They will handle for you. I used Ameritree, Matt Ray, @ 352-461-4890. Very satisfied with work and price.

No idea what the penalty is but not a good idea to remove without ARC approval

[golfing eagles]

No idea what the penalty is but not a good idea to remove without ARC approval

I believe they fine you, and then charge you to replace the exact same tree in exactly the same place.

[RICH1]

You sound stumped, but everyone of us were informed of the “rules”.
I’m rooting for you, and I hate to see someone go out on a limb to remove a healthy tree. Give the Arc a call, they may have a branch manager to assist you

[Lindaws]

They cannot be cut down. If dead, you need proof from an arborist. I believe
you then go before ARC to get approval

[mkjelenbaas]

How do you get permission to cut down an oak tree in the villages?
No tree can be cut down without the approval of an arborist.

[LuvNH]

I would try a call to AC or customer service. Tree Frog has a certified arborist that can assist in determining if an oak can be removed and provide the necessary forms.

Tree Frog is excellent. He has always both planted and cared for our various trees for almost 20 years. He also dislikes the oaks used here so he is probably your best way of getting rid of that tree. ;You may be forced to replace it with a tree of your choice.

[Windguy]

Yes, you must get permission from ARC to remove the tree. We were allowed to remove ours while it was still young. It had to be less than 4 inches in width measured 4 inches above the ground.

Are you sure it’s 4 inches and not 4 feet above the ground? When I was in scouts, we were told to measure a tree’s diameter at chest height.

[Nucky]

The process is ARC first. They will direct you properly. Lister to Kenswing.

The only tree the consider garbage is a Palm Tree. I would ask for permission on any tree. It’s only a phone call. Makes sense, no?

[bowlingal]

you can, however, cut all the branches off. Looks awful, but no more leaves, acorns and assorted crap. It will eventually grow back all it's branches over time. I had 2 in my neighborhood do this exact thing. No idea of the price. It's a temporary solution that doesn't need ARC approval

[Ski Bum]

Are you sure it’s 4 inches and not 4 feet above the ground? When I was in scouts, we were told to measure a tree’s diameter at chest height.

Small trees, usually for purposes of sizing for sale, are measured just above the bulge above the soil, so at about 4". That's called caliper measure. Larger trees are measured at Diameter at Breast Height (DBH). That measure is used for things like ascertaining value for an insurance claim, and dosing for pesticide application. Yes, I am an ISA Certified Arborist, but I am from Colorado. Not many Live Oaks around here. I have one Live Oak in my yard in The Villages that has an obvious lightening strike. I understand that I can take that one down, but never a healthy one.

[lynne]

How do you get permission to cut down an oak tree in the villages?

Doubt you'll get permission unless it is diseased.

Most people who can't get permission have it "trimmed" excessively so all that is left is the trunk and a few branches. New branches will come back, but it will solve your problem for a while.

[Gibson]

Tree Frog : whatever they do GET IT IN WRITING FIRST

[FloridaLady]

This will be me in a year. I had the tree cut back this year but it grew very fast. Tree is healthy but the lawn around is is having trouble growing. I had a neighbor complain last year when during a windy day some stuff blew on to their driveway

[PLedoux]

Our tree guy told us it was okay to remove all the branches. In Lady Lake it was not. We got a letter from the town, had to go in to discuss. Then we had to go to ARC and get permission to remove it. Our new tree guy, an arborist, was able to help us through the process. He was able to prove that the tree roots were causing damage to our property and potentially the water lines at the street, so both the town and the ARC approved removal. We had to prove also that the tree was not healthy enough to come back from the extreme “dead- heading “ that the first guy did. We were not fined, but we spent several months in limbo, not knowing which way it would go. My advice- make sure your “expert” has experience dealing with the proper authorities for your location. You are not only dealing with The Villages.

[graciegirl]

When we first moved here sixteen years ago it was against the law to remove a Live Oak Tree that was more than eight inches in diameter.

State law has changed, but you need to fill out forms and get permission.

FAQ: Why Do You Need A Permit To Cut Down An Oak Tree In Florida? - Oaks in Sacred Rocks (https://theoaksatsacredrocks.com/oak/faq-why-do-you-need-a-permit-to-cut-down-an-oak-tree-in-florida.html)

[toeser]

Yes, you must get permission from ARC to remove the tree. We were allowed to remove ours while it was still young. It had to be less than 4 inches in width measured 4 inches above the ground.

Florida law now supersedes ARC approval. If you can get permission from a certified arborist for removing your oak, the ARC has nothing to say about it.

[Michael G.]

When we first moved here sixteen years ago it was against the law to remove a Live Oak Tree that was more than eight inches in diameter.

State law has changed, but you need to fill out forms and get permission.

FAQ: Why Do You Need A Permit To Cut Down An Oak Tree In Florida? - Oaks in Sacred Rocks (https://theoaksatsacredrocks.com/oak/faq-why-do-you-need-a-permit-to-cut-down-an-oak-tree-in-florida.html)

I been told I have a "water" oak tree in my back yard, is there a difference between oak and water oak?

[Bonanza]

I been told I have a "water" oak tree in my back yard, is there a difference between oak and water oak?

This will help you in identifying various oak trees:

19 Different Types Of Oak Trees With Photos For Identification (https://www.gardeningchores.com/types-of-oak-trees/)

[Love2Swim]

You sound stumped, but everyone of us were informed of the “rules”.
I’m rooting for you, and I hate to see someone go out on a limb to remove a healthy tree. Give the Arc a call, they may have a branch manager to assist you

:1rotfl:

[blueash]

Florida law now supersedes ARC approval. If you can get permission from a certified arborist for removing your oak, the ARC has nothing to say about it.

And you are wrong about that. Florida law supersedes local governmental regulations but it does not supersede private contractual obligations. You as a homeowner here have agreed to abide by rules that are more stringent than Florida law. You are legally bound by the contract you signed which includes rules about removal of trees.