Do I need a permit to cut trees & brush?

Not if you are working outside the 100’ wetland buffer zone and 200’ river protection buffer zone.

Within 50’

If you plan to work within 50’ of a resource area be aware that the Georgetown Wetland Protection Regulations stipulate that a 50’ N0-Cut – No-Disturb zone must be maintained from the edge of a resource area.

This means that trees and other forms of vegetation may not be cut in this zone.

The trees, shrubs and native plants around the wetland edge provide a filtering zone, soaking up the run-off from lawns, roads, roofs, and driveways that may contaminate the wetland water with chemicals, fertilizers, oils, heavy metals, salts or solvents.  When you remember that these areas feed our drinking water you’ll understand how essential this No-Disturb buffer is in protecting the quality and health of our groundwater supplies.

50’ – 100’

Tree cutting and brush removal within the 50’ – 100’ zone must be carried out with approval from the Conservation Commission. Call the Conservation Commission office (352-5712) for assistance.

Street Trees

Remember that street trees (within 10’ of the road ) are under the jurisdiction of the Georgetown Tree Warden. Please call the Tree Warden at the Highway Department (352-5704) if you have questions about street trees.