City Arborist • Lacey Fournier, ISA Certified Arborist # GO-0023A

The City Arborist is responsible for overseeing the plan review and permitting processes regarding the City's tree/vegetation ordinance (Chapter 106).

Trees are vital for both the environment and human well-being, offering a multitude of benefits including clean air and water, climate regulation, and support for biodiversity. They provide essential resources, improve public health, and enhance community well-being. It is our goal to preserve as many healthy, mature trees as possible and to remove any tree which is deemed dead, dying, or hazardous.

Apply online for a Tree Removal Permit here: https://smyrnaga.portal.opengov.com/categories/1085/record-types/6445.

As of August 2025, the City of Smyrna offers Tree Assessment Reports for private trees to assess the health and potential risk of each tree.

Apply online for a Tree Assessment Report here: https://smyrnaga.portal.opengov.com/categories/1085/record-types/6501.

• Tree Assessment Reports are $50 per tree; multiple trees can be assessed under one application.

• Tree reports may only be requested for trees located on the property owner's property. Neighboring trees cannot be reviewed by the City Arborist unless considered a boundary tree that is located on a shared property line.