Frequently asked questions about tree felling in Panama

In general, yes. Tree felling or pruning is regulated by the Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente). Under Resolution DM-0055-2020, a permit is required when the tree poses a danger, for phytosanitary reasons, when it damages infrastructure or when it must be removed for construction or expansion. It is best to obtain authorization before cutting. Gallardía can handle that permit for you.

According to Resolution DM-0055-2020, if the reason is a dangerous tree, a phytosanitary reason or damage to infrastructure, the permit has no cost. When the felling is for construction or expansion, the permit costs 50 balboas. The felling work itself is added to that. We guide you and handle the process.

Usually the property title or possessory right to the land, a copy of the owner's ID and a note addressed to the MiAmbiente regional director requesting the inspection, with the site address and photographs of the tree. An inspector assesses the case before authorizing. Gallardía gathers and submits this documentation for you.

Resolution DM-0055-2020 requires a permit to fell or prune due to imminent danger, phytosanitary reasons, damage to infrastructure or for construction and expansion. Even when the tree clearly poses a risk, the right thing is to document the case with MiAmbiente before intervening, to do it legally. We take care of that step.

Care is needed. MiAmbiente has restricted forest harvesting permits on properties with natural forest (Resolution DM-0587-2024 and current suspensions), so those cases have special treatment. For urban or residential trees, or trees that pose a danger, the ordinary felling or pruning permit applies. We assess your case and tell you clearly what applies.

The general framework is the Forestry Law (Law 1 of February 3, 1994) and the resolutions of the Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente), the authority competent to authorize felling and pruning. In the capital city, the municipality is also involved. Gallardía works within that framework and manages the corresponding permits.

In Panama City, in addition to the MiAmbiente permit, the Mayor's Office processes pruning and felling authorizations in areas under its jurisdiction, such as public spaces or urban trees. Depending on the case, both may be required. We identify which permits apply to your situation and manage them.

Controlled felling of trees next to buildings costs approximately 200 to 700 dollars, depending on the size of the tree and the complexity of the work (proximity to walls, cables or roofs, and room to maneuver). That range does not include transport. The exact quote is free after assessing the tree. Write to us on WhatsApp at +507 6242-1732.

Yes. In addition to carrying out the felling, we manage the permit before MiAmbiente and, when applicable, the Mayor's Office, so the work is done legally and you do not have to handle the process. Ask us on WhatsApp at +507 6242-1732.

Yes. We handle trees at risk of falling, broken branches over roofs or cables and trees downed after storms. These jobs require technique and safety to avoid damaging the property. Write to us on WhatsApp at +507 6242-1732 describing the situation.

Yes. After felling we can remove the stump to leave the ground clear and prevent regrowth or pests. It is a service quoted by the size of the trunk and the access. Request it together with your felling on WhatsApp at +507 6242-1732.

Yes, we remove branches and debris to leave the area clean. Transport and disposal of the debris is quoted separately, by volume and distance. We coordinate everything in a single visit. Write to us on WhatsApp at +507 6242-1732.

Yes. We perform felling and pruning at height, including palm trees and large trees, with controlled cutting techniques and safety measures to protect people and property. Tell us the location and size on WhatsApp at +507 6242-1732.

Gallardía provides controlled tree felling throughout Panama, with staff, equipment and management of the MiAmbiente permit. We work with a focus on safety and leave the area clean. Request your free quote on WhatsApp at +507 6242-1732.

Yes. In addition to felling, we do formative pruning, sanitary pruning and clearance pruning of cables or structures, to keep trees healthy and safe without removing them. Ask us on WhatsApp at +507 6242-1732.

Yes. We handle everything from a tree in a home garden to clearing trees on lots and common areas of projects. We assess the access and proximity to buildings to plan a safe cut. Write to us on WhatsApp at +507 6242-1732.

Send us on WhatsApp at +507 6242-1732 photos of the tree, its location and what you need (felling, pruning or stump removal). With that we make a first assessment and, if needed, coordinate a visit. The quote is free.