Brookhaven · Metro Atlanta, GA
Tree care shaped for Brookhaven’s wooded residential lots, neighborhood streets, and local removal-permit process.
What makes tree work in Brookhaven different?
4+ inches
Removal-permit threshold
Brookhaven states that removing any tree four inches in diameter or greater requires a tree-removal permit, regardless of condition.
135 acres
Murphey Candler Park
The city identifies Murphey Candler as its largest park, with a lake, wooded edges, fields, and neighborhood connections.
97 locations
City-managed properties
Brookhaven reports operating 97 city locations, including parks and the Peachtree Creek Greenway.
Brookhaven is not one uniform landscape. Murphey Candler’s wooded lots and creek-influenced terrain create different access and drainage considerations from the tighter parcels around Ashford Park or Drew Valley. Historic Brookhaven and Lynwood Park also bring established trees close to homes, streets, fences, and neighboring property. That variety makes a documented assessment more useful than a one-size-fits-all recommendation.
Brookhaven neighborhoods and nearby districts
For a regulated removal, Brookhaven asks for the application packet, tree photos, and a site plan, sketch, survey, or aerial showing trees to be removed and retained. We identify the documentation needed before scheduling.
Narrow drives, fences, overhead lines, landscaping, and nearby houses can change the safest removal or pruning method. The assessment sets the rigging, equipment, and property-protection plan.
Properties near Nancy Creek, park edges, or neighboring lots may require extra attention to drainage, staging, ownership, and debris routes before work starts.
Local references: City of Brookhaven tree-removal permit instructions · City of Brookhaven tree-canopy preservation · City of Brookhaven parks and properties · City of Brookhaven historic resources · Oglethorpe University campus image source
Brookhaven says a permit is required to remove any tree four inches in diameter or greater, regardless of condition. Because rules and application procedures can change, the current City instructions should be confirmed for the specific property before work begins.
The City lists a completed two-page application packet, photos of the tree or trees, and a site plan, sketch, survey, or aerial that marks trees being removed and trees remaining. A hand-drawn plan is acceptable when it clearly shows property boundaries and structures.
The City currently lists no permit fee for an owner-occupied residence and a $25 fee for commercial or investment property. Confirm the current fee with Brookhaven when applying.
No. Brookhaven states that it does not provide arborist assessments for trees on private property and recommends consulting an ISA Certified Arborist. We can assess the tree and help organize the information needed for the next step.
Secure the area and avoid standing beneath or near the tree. Photograph visible damage and contact an arborist for an urgent assessment. Brookhaven still states that trees four inches or greater require a permit regardless of condition, so the applicable City process should be confirmed rather than assumed.
Yes. We can organize assessment, prioritization, recurring maintenance history, budgeting, and crew coordination for common areas or multi-site properties. Permit responsibility and site access are confirmed as part of the scope.
Share the tree, address, and what has changed. We’ll assess the risk, flag likely permit needs, and coordinate the right next step.
