Tree Removal in Omaha, NE: Ash Borer, Boulevard Trees, and Storm Damage
Plain-English guides for Omaha homeowners on boulevard-tree responsibility, ash trees, OPPD lines, costs, and storm cleanup, plus a free way to get connected with a local tree service.
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Boulevard trees
How Omaha treats trees between the sidewalk and the street: who must maintain them, why removal needs the city, and what to ask before you cut.
Read moreAsh trees (EAB)
Emerald ash borer has been in Omaha since 2016. Here is what Nebraska Forest Service guidance says about treating versus removing ash trees.
Read moreStorm cleanup
What Omaha's windstorms and ice events taught homeowners about fallen trees, debris, power lines, insurance, and storm-chaser scams.
Read moreCost guide
Third-party cost estimates for tree removal in Omaha, what drives the price up or down, and how to compare written estimates.
Read moreIf you are staring at a dying ash, a limb hanging over the garage, or the tree in the boulevard strip that nobody seems to own, this site is meant to help you sort out your next step. Omaha homeowners deal with a particular mix of problems: an ash die-off, repeated windstorms, and a city that licenses its arborists.
What this site is
This is an independent referral site run by TDR Leads. We publish guides about tree removal in Omaha, and when you call the number on this page or send a request, we connect you with a local tree service. We are not a tree company and we do not do the work. How this site works.
Where to start
- A tree between the sidewalk and the street? Read who is responsible for Omaha boulevard trees.
- Ash tree on your lot? See emerald ash borer in Omaha.
- Elm showing a dying branch? See Dutch elm disease in Omaha.
- After a storm? Use our Omaha storm cleanup guide.
- Tree near a power line? See OPPD and trees.
- Budgeting? See what tree removal costs.
- Ready to hire? Use the Omaha hiring checklist.
Why Omaha is different
Omaha has taken big hits from weather. A July 2021 windstorm brought a 96 mph gust at Eppley Airfield and left 188,000 customers without power. A July 2024 windstorm knocked out more than 220,000 OPPD customers. Add emerald ash borer, which the city has been fighting since 2016, and a municipal code that requires tree-service businesses to hold an Omaha arborist license, and a little local knowledge goes a long way.
Need a local tree service now? Call (531) 227-5581 or use the form below.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in my Omaha yard?
We found no permit requirement for removing a tree that sits entirely on private residential land, but we could not confirm that with the city. Trees in the strip between sidewalk and street are different. Call the city before cutting anything.
Who takes care of the tree between the sidewalk and the street?
Under city ordinance, the adjacent property owner is responsible for caring for trees in the public right-of-way. Removal is a separate question that involves the city. Our boulevard-tree guide explains the difference.
Should I remove my ash tree?
Emerald ash borer has been in Omaha since 2016. Nebraska Forest Service guidance says to treat only high-value, healthy ash, and that removal and replacement can be the better choice for others.
What should I check before hiring a tree service in Omaha?
Ask for the City of Omaha arborist license, proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance, and a written estimate that spells out hauling and stump work.