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Tree Work - FAQ

All tree work may be performed with an LCB license.  This includes planting, trimming, removal, guying of limbs and stump grinding. See exemptions listed below for CCB licensees for planting trees.  

New Arborist phase of license is available!



​No.  You must have an LCB license to plant trees.

No. You only need an LCB license to perform all tree work.

Yes. Either a Landscape Contractors Board (LCB) license or a Construction Contractors Board (CCB) license allows you to perform the following work:

  • Removing trees 
  • Grinding stumps 
  • Guying limbs 

​However, planting trees requires a Landscape Contractors Board (LCB) license. A CCB license alone does not allow contractors to plant trees.

No. A landscape maintenance business may replace trees if the maintenance business primarily performs maintenance work on the property and the replacement value of all labor, materials or other items supplied for the work does not exceed $500.

​Watch the videos below for an overview of how to obtain a landscape contractor license in Oregon.

English

How to Obtain a Landscape Contractor License

Spanish

Cómo Obtener Licencias​

These videos explain the licensing process and requirements for individuals or businesses planning to perform landscape construction work in Oregon.

Yes. There are two (2) exemptions if you are a residential general contractor and are:

  • ​under contract for the construction of a new residential dwelling, you may perform up to $3,850 of landscaping work (planting only; no irrigaitn work).
  • planting street trees on residential property that are directly related to local building code requirements or occupancy ordinances (planting only; no irrigation work).​