Woodland Removal Permit Application

The Tree & Woodland Protection Ordinance sets limits on how much woodland can be removed from a lot, controls the removal of desirable native trees, and encourages the removal of harmful invasive species.  The ordinance also prohibits removal of any layer of protected woodland for development or landscaping purposes. The Woodland Delineation Map for each lot in the Village was completed in 2017 and should be referenced prior to performing any work on your property.   Individual maps at the parcel level can be requested by contacting the Village Hall.  No more than 20% of the existing protected woodland (as delineated by the Village) on a lot can be removed.

Please reference the Trees and Woodland Removal Flow Chart to verify whether your project also requires a Tree Removal Permit.

The Woodland Removal Permit Application Fee is $100 and can be paid by credit card over the phone.  A 3% service charge will be applied for all credit card payments.  A check written out to the "Village of Riverwoods" can also be dropped off or mailed to the Village Hall.  

If you wish to print and fill this application out by hand, please click here.

Provide a brief description of purpose/reason for proposed protected woodland removal.
Please upload the “Woodland Delineation Parcel Map” (provided by Village) and mark the proposed woodland removal area.
Files must be less than 8 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf.
I, owner of the property shown on the drawing in Riverwoods, Illinois, do hereby state that I am familiar with and certify that all woodland removal work will be completed in accordance with the Village’s Tree/Woodland Protection Ordinance *
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