District 2
Pasarét, Pesthidegkút, District II
Tree removal rulesA permit is needed from a trunk diameter of 10 cm, but not for shrubs
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Pasarét, Pesthidegkút, District II
Tree removal and gardening in District 2
Tree removal, pruning or rescuing an overgrown garden in District 2 is often a bigger job than it first looks, because from Rózsadomb to Pesthidegkút the area is full of large, sloping gardens and old trees. With us, one team takes care of both the trees and the garden, and although we do most of our work in Rákosmente, District 17, we're always happy to head up into the Buda Hills.
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Villa gardens and forest-edge plots in the Buda Hills
Much of District 2 is villa quarter and garden suburb. In Pasarét, on Rózsadomb and on Szemlőhegy, old villas sit in long-established gardens, while Hűvösvölgy, Máriaremete and Pesthidegkút are lined with family homes on larger plots, quite often right on the edge of the forest.
We regularly find a pine or walnut planted decades ago now towering over the house, or a sloping back garden that has vanished under scrub. On steep, cramped sites we lower the tree in sections on ropes, and after that we can grind out the stump, lay new turf and even plant a replacement tree.
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Garden work in District 2
Tree removalDangerous trees too, with rope access and removal→Tree pruningWhen the tree can still be saved→Stump grindingSo that lawn or a new tree can take its place→Lawn mowingOne-off or regular→Garden maintenanceMonthly care all year round→Hedge trimmingShaping and renovation, clippings taken away→Land clearingOvergrown gardens and plots brought back→Garden designDesign, levelling, paths and planting beds→Turf layingWith soil preparation and the first watering→Irrigation systemInstallation, autumn winterisation, spring start-up→
Before and after
An overgrown garden and the same garden put in order. Drag the slider to compare the two.
BeforeAfterTree removal permits in District 2
In District 2, Decree 34/2020. (IX. 25.) states that a tree in a private garden may only be felled with a final tree removal permit if its trunk is at least 10 cm thick, measured 1 metre above the ground. The permit is issued by the district clerk (jegyző), and once the work is done you must confirm it in writing within 5 days.
Fruit trees are an exception, but under the decree walnut, sweet chestnut, almond, mulberry and fruit trees bred as ornamentals do not count as fruit trees. If the application is submitted between 1 April and 1 August, a zoologist's opinion is also sought to protect birds, unless the tree endangers life or property.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source 34/2020. (IX. 25.) önkormányzati rendelet a fás szárú növények védelméről, kivágásáról és pótlásáról, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- A permit is needed from a trunk diameter of 10 cm, but not for shrubs
- Fruit trees need no permit, but walnut and a few other species don't count as fruit trees
- The felling must be reported within 5 days of the work
- Felling a tree that endangers life must be reported within 3 working days
- No replacement is needed if there is still one tree thicker than 10 cm for every 100 square metres of green space (or part of it)
Lawn mowing and noise in District 2
The district's noise control decree (22/2008.) doesn't set any hours for mowing or chainsaw work. It simply says that household machines, garden tools included, must stay within the legal noise limits. For the sake of good relations with the neighbours, it's still wise to run machines during the day.
Source 22/2008. (XI. 24.) önkormányzati rendelet a zaj- és rezgésvédelem helyi szabályozásáról, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- No local time limits on garden machinery
- The legal noise limits still apply
Green waste collection in District 2
In District 2, MOHU collects garden green waste on Tuesdays between 2 March and 11 December 2026. Next to the printed bags you can also put out tied bundles of branches up to 10 cm thick, cut to roughly a metre in length. Thicker branches and trunks are not collected, so after we fell a large tree we'll take those away too if you'd like.
Source Kerti zöldhulladék körzetek, II. kerület, MOHU · Kerti zöldhulladék-gyűjtés, MOHU We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
Frequently asked questions
How thick does a tree have to be to need a permit in District 2?
A permit is required if the trunk is at least 10 cm thick, measured 1 metre above the ground, and the tree is not a fruit tree. You apply to the district clerk, and the felling must be reported within 5 days afterwards. We'll inspect the tree at the site visit and help you with the paperwork.
Can I cut down a fruit tree without a permit in District 2?
Yes, true fruit trees need no permit. However, the decree doesn't treat some species, such as walnut and sweet chestnut, as fruit trees, so the same rules apply to them as to any other tree. If you're not sure which group your tree falls into, we'll tell you at the site visit.
Can I mow the lawn at the weekend in District 2?
Yes. The district decree doesn't restrict garden machinery to particular hours; you only need to stay within the noise limits. Out of consideration for the neighbours, though, it's worth doing weekend mowing in the morning or early afternoon.
Do you also work in Pesthidegkút and Máriaremete?
Yes, we take on work in every district of the capital, including the forest-edge gardens of Pesthidegkút and Máriaremete. After the free site visit, you'll receive our quote in writing.
Site visit in District 2
Tell us what the problem is with your garden or tree, and we will call you back within one working day. A site visit in District 2 is free too. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
Where else do we work?
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