Southlake Tree Mitigation Services

Southlake’s tree preservation ordinance ensures environmentally sensitive site planning, the further preservation of mature trees and natural areas, protection of trees during construction, and control for removing trees when necessary.

• Altered trees must be replaced with an equivalent tree as designed in the landscape ordinance and approved by the administrative official. 
• Tree replacement will only be considered after all design alternatives which could save more existing trees have been evaluated and reasonably rejected.
• Replacement trees must be planted on the same lot as the tree removed. If replacement trees should not be planted on the same lot according to universally accepted arboricultural standards, options for tree mitigation include:
  • Plant trees on other private or public properties in Southlake with consent from both property owners and the administrative official.
  • If the replacement tree dies within 3 years of its planting date, the owner must replace the dead tree with a second replacement within 90 days.
  • Make a payment to the Southlake Reforestation Fund. The payment amount will be the average cost of a quality tree of similar size and type to the replacement tree otherwise planted, plus the cost of planting.

Southlake highly prioritizes environmental sustainability and stewardship. The town’s tree conservation plan requires a tree survey and protection plan, including fencing and signage. Our ISA Certified Arborist can assist with keeping construction compliant with Southlake tree ordinances and provide proactive tree care services to ensure the sustainability of existing and newly planted trees.

Southlake Tree Preservation Ordinance and Tree Technical Manual