Installing a tree guard is a popular way for NYC property owners to protect local street trees while adding curb appeal. However, any guard must be constructed and installed in accordance with strict NYC Parks Department standards, which mandate a three-sided metal fence that is at least 18 inches tall and does not restrict water runoff. Non-compliant guards that pose trip hazards or strangle tree trunks can result in city fines and must be removed.
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