Tree Protection Ordinance

On October 7, 2024, the Department of Parks & Parkways introduced a first draft of the Tree Protection Ordinance to the New Orleans City Council Quality of Life Committee. 

• Click here to view the video of the Committee meeting and to view a copy of the first draft of the ordinance (as presented on October 7, 2024).
• Click here for the second draft of the ordinance (as of December 17, 2024).

The Department of Parks & Parkways accepted public commentary on the draft ordinance until January 31, 2025.

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, New Orleans City Council unanimously approved the final draft of the Tree Protection Ordinance.

• Click here to view the video of the Council meeting.
• Click here to view the final Tree Protection Ordinance (as of April 7, 2025)