Miami-Dade County Trees

Trees benefit our environment a great deal, providing shade, cooler temperatures, habitat for wildlife and attractive scenery. Learn about the right types of trees to plant and how to care for them, as well as other tips and programs to increase Miami-Dade County’s tree canopy.

Important Message

Read the County's Urban Forestry Plan for building and protecting a robust, resilient urban forest system and reaching 30 percent urban tree canopy.

Tree Care

A well-shaped urban tree will have a longer and healthier life.

Choosing and Caring For Your Tree

Prune your trees before hurricane season arrives, and get tips for after the storm.

Hurricane Preparation

Report broken or hanging tree branches in public areas, or trees obstructing signs, roads or sidewalks.

Request Tree Trimming

Videos on Planting Trees

Landscape & Tree Regulations

Tree Removal and Relocation Permit

A permit is required to remove or relocate a tree not exempt from Miami-Dade County code.

Natural Forest Communities Removal Permit

Activity that results in the removal or damage in a Natural Forest Community requires a permit.

Natural Areas Management Research & Permit

A permit is required to conduct research in Natural Areas Management locations.

Landscape Code and Manual

Miami-Dade guidelines on the type of landscape required for developments.

Community Gardens

These set open space aside for the cultivation and harvesting of produce such as flowers, fruits and vegetables.

Public Space Permits

Guidelines on reimagining public spaces in Miami-Dade County.

Mulch

Cypress mulch and red-dyed mulch are prohibited from being used for planting.

Prohibited Plants

See a list of plants considered exotics and nuisances.

Get Involved

Qualifying residents can take home two trees for free at Adopt-a-Tree events.

Adopt-a-Tree

Every tree planted contributes toward a goal of planting one million trees by 2020.

Register a Tree Planting

Take courses to become an expert gardener, then share your expertise with our community.

Master Gardener Program

Grants are award to communities that invest in increasing Miami-Dade's canopy.

Street Trees Matching Grant

News & Events

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Urban Forestry Plan launched to enhance the County's tree canopy

On March 27, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava released Miami-Dade County's Urban Forestry Plan, a blueprint to reach the County's goal of 30 percent urban tree canopy cover.