Temple Terrace arborist urges residents to 'request, review, remove' before cutting protected trees
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City Arborist Joe Farris told residents that tree removal in Temple Terrace follows a three-step process — request, review, remove — and that protected and grand trees need approval; he provided contact information and warned that unauthorized removals can lead to penalties.
City Arborist Joe Farris urged Temple Terrace residents to follow the city’s three-step process for tree removal — “request, review, remove” — and said protected and grand trees require approval before they can be cut down.
“Call me first,” City Arborist Joe Farris said, providing a phone number, (813) 506-6482, and an email address he gave in the recording. “In Temple Terrace, tree removal requires the 3 R's, request, review, remove.”
Farris said property owners should review the city’s tree rules before removing trees and complete the required approval steps. He warned that removal without approval is a violation and can carry penalties. “So remember the 3 r's, request, review, remove,” he said.
The announcement was informational and did not include any formal votes or policy changes; it advised residents to contact the city arborist’s office for guidance on trimming and removal procedures and to determine whether a tree is classified as protected or a grand tree.
For questions, Farris provided the phone number listed above and directed residents to the city email address provided in the recording for further guidance.