Grand Tree Information - Removal Process
The Town of James Island protects trees 24" diameter breast height or greater. Please contact Town Planning Staff with any questions pertaining to grand tree removal.
Recommended Trees List:
Tree Trimming
Dominion Energy is pruning the trees on James Island as a part of their utility vegetation maintenance program. Please visit their website here for more information on this program their pruning guidelines.
Here is map of areas that will be visited on James Island in 2020 - Please note these areas include other jurisdictions.
If you'd like to talk to someone about the trees in your yard, you can call Dominion Energy at 1-800-251-7234 and place a work order to have an arborist come assess your trees before they're trimmed. They will be mailing postcards approximately 2 weeks in advance of trimming. If you do not receive a postcard and think you should have, please also contact 1-800-251-7234 and speak with a representative. It's important to note if you signed up for electronic communication with Dominion, you will NOT be receiving a postcard but will receive an email instead.
Additional Helpful Links
Tree Advisory Council
The Town of James Island Trees Advisory Council meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 pm. Please see "Agenda & Minutes" for agenda and details.
*ALERT
Please be on the lookout for the Asian Longhorned Beetle. See below information:
