A DNR permit is required for which activity?

• A. Any tree trimming or care near a roadway, including pesticide use
• B. Planting trees in a park
• C. Removing a dead tree on private property
• D. Painting a fence near a tree

Answer: (A)

Regulatory oversight focuses on activities that affect road safety and the environment. When you trim or care for a tree right beside a roadway, there’s potential risk to motorists and nearby utilities, and if pesticides are involved, there are extra environmental safeguards to prevent drift and runoff. Because of these public-safety and environmental considerations, a DNR permit is required for that kind of roadside tree work, including pesticide use.

Planting trees in a park is typically handled by park or local government authorities, not the DNR. Removing a dead tree on private property is a private matter and not usually regulated by DNR permits. Painting a fence near a tree doesn’t involve regulated tree care or environmental permitting.