Tree Service in Buda, TX
Buda classifies trees into three tiers. Protected trees (8 to 20 inches caliper) can be removed with a Planning Director permit; Signature trees (20 to 30 inches) get extra scrutiny; Heritage trees (30 inches or more) can only be removed after a full City Council public hearing. Common invasives (hackberry, Ashe juniper, mesquite, Chinese tallow, Bradford pear, ligustrum, chinaberry) are exempt. Confirm current rules with Buda Planning before removal.
Tree permits in Buda
- Ordinance
- Buda UDC §4.04 (Tree Preservation)
- Permit required at
- 8 inches DBH
- Heritage tree at
- 30 inches DBH
- If a protected tree comes down
- Protected (8–20"): Director of Planning approves. Signature (20–30"): enhanced review. Heritage (30"+): City Council approval required after public hearing.
- Protected species
- All species EXCEPT exempt list: Hackberry, Eastern Red Cedar, Common Ashe Juniper, Chinaberry, Mesquite, Ligustrum, Chinese Tallow, Bradford Pear
- Code citation
- Buda UDC § 4.04 (Tree Preservation)
- Last amended
- 2019-12
Who issues the permit: Buda Planning Department — 512-295-8845
Tree services we provide in Buda
- Tree Pruning
- Tree Removal
- Tree Care
- Tree Planting
- Stump Grinding
- Oak Wilt
- Air-Spade Services
- Construction Sites
- Mulching & Composting
- Shaded Fuel Breaks
- Consulting
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