London tree-care library
Guides for London Tree Grants, Quotes and Permits
Start with the program basics, then move into the guide that matches your tree, property or proposed work. Every page separates preliminary screening from City approval.
Start here
The four guides that answer most first questions
2026 TCCP Rebate Guide
Check award limits, eligible work, timing and the reimbursement sequence.
Read the guide MeasurementHow to Measure DBH
Handle ordinary trunks, slopes, leaning trees, bulges, forks and multi-stem trees.
Measure correctly ApplicationArborist Quote Checklist
Separate the City’s required quote fields from recommended technical detail.
Audit a quote By-lawTree Permits and Grants
Understand the different purposes of the 40cm and 50cm thresholds.
Compare the rulesTree-care decisions
Choose a guide based on the proposed work
Who Counts as Qualified?
Review the four accepted qualification routes and the utility-arborist nuance.
Check credentials PruningStructural Pruning
Define the pruning objective, work area and appropriate timing.
Review pruning SupportCabling and Bracing
Compare monitoring, pruning, support and removal—and plan future inspections.
Compare options PracticeTopping vs. Structural Pruning
See why topping is different from objective-based reduction and pruning.
See the difference RemovalTree Removal Cost Checklist
Compare scope, access, cleanup and approval assumptions before comparing totals.
Review removal quotes SpeciesSilver Maple Decision Guide
Use condition, location and size—not species reputation alone—to choose next steps.
Read the species guide TimingOak Tree Work Window
Plan approved TCCP work on oaks around London’s November-to-March window.
Check oak timingProperty and planning
Guidance for ownership, construction and cost planning
Landlord Guide
Document inspections, tenant reports, ownership and application responsibility carefully.
Plan rental-tree care ConstructionARU Tree Protection
Map the Critical Root Zone, access, utilities, excavation and protection barriers.
Plan before excavation City contextLondon Canopy Dashboard
Compare London’s approximately 27% canopy with the City’s 34% target for 2065.
View canopy context Scenario toolMaintenance vs. Removal
Explore transparent planning assumptions, then replace them with written local quotes.
Open the calculatorPrimary sources
Check the official rules
Program decisions are made by the City of London. These sources were reviewed on July 29, 2026.