Question 1

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Madisonville?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes if the tree is a live oak or cypress 6 inches or more at breast height inside town limits, though removing a dead tree is exempt. Other species are outside the protected-tree definition, though HOA rules may still apply.

Question 2

Do I need a permit to remove a dead live oak in Madisonville?

Accepted Answer

No, the town's ordinance says removing dead trees does not require a permit. If the tree is only partly dead, check with the town before cutting live wood.

Question 3

Who has to recommend removing a protected tree?

Accepted Answer

A licensed arborist or a state forester must recommend the work in writing and supervise it. That written recommendation is attached to the permit application.

Question 4

Do I have to replant after removing a protected tree?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes, the ordinance calls for two trees of the same species for each protected tree removed. The exception is a tree a licensed arborist finds dead, diseased, infested, fatally declining or hazardous through no fault of the landowner.

Question 5

Who do I call about a tree touching a power line?

Accepted Answer

Call your electric utility first. Louisiana law generally keeps people and equipment at least 10 feet from high-voltage overhead lines, and the utility decides how the line is handled.

Question 6

Are tree removal estimates free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Big Easy Tree Cutting offers free estimates on all services. We assess the tree before agreeing on a scope with you.

Tree Removal in Madisonville, LA

Madisonville’s protected trees: live oak and cypress