Trees in Prince George's County, MD

The details

• Lots under 40,000 sq ft get a standard letter of exemption from woodland conservation.High confidence
• In the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, clearing is limited and needs review.Medium confidence

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Common questions

Can I take down a tree on my own lot in Prince George's County?

Cutting a tree on an existing house lot needs no permit by itself. Building or grading permits that add 2,500 sq ft or more of floor area or disturbance must meet Tree Canopy Coverage rules (§ 25-127). Woodland conservation plans apply only to lots of 40,000 sq ft or more with at least 10,000 sq ft of woodland.

Sources

1. Prince George's County Code Subtitle 25, Woodland Conservation (applicability and letters of exemption) and § 25-127 Tree Canopy Coverage. Checked 2026-10-21
   [Woodland conservation applies to] All DRD applications and grading permit applications, excluding applications which propose residential construction activity resulting in the disturbance of less than 10,000 square feet of woodlands on a single lot... A St…
2. Maryland Critical Area Commission, Critical Area basics. Checked 2026-10-21
   The Critical Area includes all lands within 1,000 feet of the tidal waters... and a minimum 100-foot buffer landward from the mean high water line of tidal waters, tidal wetlands, and tributary streams.