Make sure you get a "Vegetative Permit" from the C.O.E.
When FRED ESSER (417-334-4101) came to my place (by my request) he told me "if I get a permit", on corp property I could remove anything that had a trunk diameter less than 2" at chest height. Once the trees get 2" or larger they must be left alone. No pruning either. The exception were Dogwoods, Redbuds & Cedars which were to be left alone at any size.
I did get the permit, but have failed to display it properly.......... but it is suppose to be able to be seen from the water.