Ash Tree Permits in Brookings: Boulevard Replanting Rules
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If the city removes a boulevard ash under its EAB program, replacing it isn’t automatic — a planting permit is required before putting a new tree in that boulevard strip. This exists to manage species diversity going forward (part of why the city has been proactively thinning weaker ash since 2018) and to keep new plantings clear of utilities and sightlines.
Private-property planting doesn’t require the same permit, but it’s worth checking with the Forestry Division on species recommendations given the ongoing EAB pressure — planting another ash isn’t the move right now.
Can I plant another ash tree to replace the one that was removed?
Given active EAB pressure in Brookings County, city guidance and general best practice both point away from replanting ash. Check with the Forestry Division for species recommendations suited to the boulevard.