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Forney is in northwest Kaufman County, about 20 miles east of downtown Dallas on U.S. 80.
Tree services in Forney
What to know before you hire in Forney
Permit: Under Forney's zoning code, a homeowner with an existing house on a single-family lot is not covered by the city's tree protection rules. Vacant land, redevelopment and some yard and landscape areas are covered. On covered property, taking out a protected tree (a listed species 6 inches or more across) needs a Tree Removal Permit, and the city decides within 30 days. Trees in the city right-of-way fall under the city code. Call the city before removing a big tree.
- A protected tree is a tree on the city's approved plant list that is 6 inches or more in caliper (trunk width).
- Developed single-family lots with an existing home are not covered by the tree preservation section.
- On covered property, no one may remove a protected tree without an approved application. If no building project is involved, a Tree Removal Permit is needed.
- The city has 30 days to approve or deny a Tree Removal Permit. A permit lasts 180 days.
- Removal is approved when the tree is a hazard to life or property, or is dead, dying or diseased and cannot be saved.
- Broken limbs, and trees that blow over or snap in a storm, can be cleared without a permit if it is done within 14 days.
- Replacement trees are usually required at a 3 to 1 ratio of trunk inches. Some single-family cases get a lower ratio.
- Brush for city pickup: limbs 6 inches across or less, 50 pounds or less and 10 feet long or less.
What holds up in Forney
Forney has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. North Texas storms can bring high wind, hail and tornadoes. A 2012 tornado hit homes in the Diamond Creek neighborhood.
- Tree removal. Storm-damaged, dead or hazardous trees come down fast. Hazard removal is approved under the city code.
- Tree trimming and pruning. Trimming helps keep limbs off roofs and fences before storm season.
- Stump grinding. A ground stump lets you replant, mow or build without the old trunk.
- Storm cleanup and emergency service. North Texas storms drop limbs, and the city allows quick cleanup of storm-damaged trees.
- Tree health checks. An arborist can tell if a tree is dying or a hazard, which matters under the city's removal rules.
Questions Forney homeowners ask
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Forney?
Usually not for a home that is already built on a single-family lot. Forney's tree rules cover vacant land, redevelopment and some landscape areas. Call the city at 972-552-6620 to confirm for your lot.
What is a protected tree in Forney?
It is a tree on the city's approved plant list that is 6 inches or more across. On covered property you need approval to remove one.
How long does a tree removal permit take?
The city has 30 days to approve or deny it. A permit lasts 180 days.
Can I clear storm damage right away?
Yes. Broken limbs and trees that blow over or snap can be cleared without a permit if it is done within 14 days of the damage.
What if the tree is dead or dangerous?
The code says removal is approved when a tree is a hazard to life or property, or is dead, dying or diseased and cannot be saved.
How do I get rid of the brush?
City pickup takes limbs up to 6 inches across, 50 pounds and 10 feet long. Call Community Waste Disposal at 972-392-9300, option 2, for larger amounts.
How much does tree removal cost in Forney?
A local pricing guide lists about $333 for a small tree, $720 for a medium tree and $2,147 for a large one. Stump grinding runs about $273. Size, access and power lines change the price.
Who handles trees near power lines?
Leave it to the power company or a crew trained for line work. Do not trim near lines yourself. Call your electric provider first.
Areas we serve
Forney and nearby: Talty, Mesquite, Terrell, Heartland, Crandall, Kemp. See the service area