Tree questions, Blackstone Valley
- Do I need permission to cut a tree in my own yard?
- A tree fully on your land generally isn't covered by the state's town-tree rules, though some Massachusetts towns have their own bylaws. Ask town hall if unsure.
- The tree is by the road. Who decides?
- Usually the town's tree warden. In Massachusetts, trees in or on the edge of the public way are public shade trees, and only the warden or someone with permission may cut them.
- Does a Rhode Island tree company need a license?
- Yes. Rhode Island requires everyone who practices arboriculture to be licensed. DEM publishes the list.
- What should I ask a tree service?
- Insurance certificates, what's included, and in Rhode Island, a license number.
- Is this a tree company?
- No. It's a free request service.
- Who pays for this?
- Sending a request is free for homeowners and property managers. No tree company pays us today. In the future, companies may pay to receive requests, which is how the site would stay free.
- What happens after I send a request?
- You get a confirmation email, and we review every request and work to connect you with a tree service that works in your part of the valley.
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A tree on a wire or on the house? Keep away from it and call 911 or your electric company before anything else.