Tree Removal Permits in Cambridge with Mitigation and Species Data

Permits for removing Significant Trees in Cambridge, defined as those with a diameter of six inches or more, are tracked in this dataset. Issued by the City Arborist under the Tree Protection Ordinance, it includes details on mitigation fees, replacement plans, and tree characteristics. The data is provided by data.cambridgema.gov and was last updated on May 25, 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyzing the relationship between tree removal reasons and required mitigation fees using the Reason for Removal and Mitigation Fee columns.
• Mapping tree removal locations and density across the city using the Latitude, Longitude, and Full Address columns.
• Studying species diversity and removal patterns by examining the Species, Diameter, and Number of trees columns.
• Tracking permit application timelines and statuses using the Applicant Submit Date and Status columns.

Strengths

• Includes precise geospatial coordinates (Latitude, Longitude) for location-based analysis.
• Contains detailed regulatory and financial columns such as Mitigation Fee, Mitigation Plan, and arborist certification number.
• Data is sourced from an official municipal platform (data.cambridgema.gov).

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

data.cambridgema.gov

Collection Method

Likely collected as part of the City of Cambridge's permit application and issuance process.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-25 12:18:48; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.