Stratford, MT · Camden County
Tree Removal Permit Application
Stratford property owners or applicants use this application to request permission to remove trees and provide information about the trees, exemptions, and replacement plans.
What this form is
The application is for proposed tree removal in Stratford and asks for applicant and property details, tree information, any claimed exemption, and replacement plans when applicable. The guide says a permit is needed for street trees at least 2.5 inches DBH and private-property trees at least 6 inches DBH. Applicants must include tree photos and a simple location sketch; a hazard assessment or replacement plan may also be needed.
Who needs it
Applicants planning to remove trees that meet the guide’s permit thresholds should complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information, then prints their name, signs, and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Tree Removal Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant and property information, list the proposed trees, and indicate any claimed exemption.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Attach tree photos and a simple location sketch; include a hazard assessment or replacement plan when applicable.
- 4
Sign and Date
Certify the information, print your name, sign, and date the application.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tree Removal Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies the information, then prints their name, signs, and dates it.
- How do I submit the Tree Removal Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the application call for?
- The application requests photos of the trees and a simple sketch showing their locations. A hazard assessment is listed if claiming a hazard exemption, and a replacement plan may be required.
- When does the guide say a tree removal permit is needed?
- The guide says a permit is needed for street trees at least 2.5 inches DBH and private-property trees at least 6 inches DBH.