In Tallinn, the procedure for felling and trimming trees has changed for citizens who own land. Now, the landowner where the trees that need to be cut down are located must apply for a permit from the Tallinn Environmental Department. All trees, except for fruit-bearing varieties and those with a trunk thickness of less than 8 cm, require approval from the Department. The removal of dead trees does not require a special permit application.
The procedure for cutting down a tree depends on each specific case; it is advisable to start with…:
- Carefully inspect the condition of the tree plantings on the site.;
- Particular attention should be given to tree branches that extend beyond the property and reach electrical wires. This situation warrants contacting the Department of Environmental Affairs for permission to trim them.;
- You can submit the tree removal permit application to the department through the City of Tallinn’s website. https://raie.tallinn.ee, You can access the database; alternatively, you may visit the service offices located throughout the city, where request forms are provided.
- If there are other landowners besides you, you must obtain their consent when applying for a permit to cut down trees;
- If the plot belongs to a cooperative, the first step should be to obtain approval for tree removal at a homeowners’ association meeting. The decision should be recorded in the meeting minutes and attached to the request submitted to the Department;
- In cases where the destruction of healthy plantings is planned at the beginning of construction, in addition to obtaining a permit, an approved construction plan must be attached, and an agreement with the Tallinn Environmental Department for the planting of a specified number of new trees must be concluded;
- If a tree is growing on public land rather than private property, and it needs to be removed, the first step is to consult with a landscaping specialist. After that, an expert from the Department of Environmental Protection is called in to inspect the tree. Based on their assessment, they will decide on its removal and grant the necessary permission;
- If a tree is damaged by storm winds, lightning strikes, or other natural disasters, the property owner where the tree is located typically does not need a special permit. However, the damage must be reported in writing via email.: [email protected], Additionally, you can report it to the landscaping department.;
- All applications and confirmations are available on the Tallinn Environmental Department’s page and are displayed in the database.;
- The property owner receives a permit for tree removal free of charge, but must cover the costs of cutting down the tree or trimming its branches themselves..
Baltic Job Service OÜ provides services:
- Tree felling and stump grinding
- Removal of felled trees;
- Cutting wood into firewood;
- Cleanup and landscaping of the area after tree removal.
Our experts will assist in evaluating the scope of necessary work and will calculate the cost of its execution..
