Tree work rules in Arkansas
What the state says about tree work, with the page each rule comes from. It's a summary of the published rules, not legal advice, and your city or county can have rules of its own.
Checked September 23, 2026
Licensing
Arkansas has no state credential for tree care. The Pest Control Program's license for ornamental trees covers pesticide work only.1
Tree removal permits
Ask your city or county government whether removing a tree needs a permit where you live.
Trees near power lines
If a tree is touching the power line to your house, keep clear and call your utility first. Clearing the line is the utility's job, and a tree company can't start until it's done.
We don't have an official source on Arkansas's rule for working near overhead lines. Ask your utility before anyone works near a line.
811 and stump work
Spraying and treating trees
Spraying or injecting trees for hire in Arkansas needs a pesticide license in Classification 4 Ornamental Tree and Turf Pest Control.1
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Sources
What tree work costs in Arkansas
Published national ranges for removal, trimming, stump grinding and arborist visits, and a planning estimate for your own job.
Companies in Arkansas
Arkansas has 277 tree service companies listed, and 33 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to companies near you.
Cite this page
“Tree work rules in Arkansas.” InspecTree, updated September 26, 2026. https://inspectree.com/ar/rules/