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State of New York County Law – Reforested Lands Ordinance
Date Added: Monday, May 8, 2017Land Acquisition, Open Space Preservation, Tree Preservation & Protection
New York
State
This section of the General Powers of Board Supervisors gives the Board supervisors the power to purchase, acquire, or accept by gift lands for the purposes of reforestation. The ordinance establishes the procedures for taxation and assessment of the land as well as financial assistance procedures. ..
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New York State Constitution Article on Conservation
Date Added: Monday, May 8, 2017State Land Use Law, Tree Preservation & Protection, Transportation & Land Use Planning, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation, Conservation Districts & Subdivisions
New York
State
The New York Constitution, Article 14, establishes that it is a function of the state government to provide for the protection of forested lands, but provides exceptions for the development of certain highways. This provision also designates provisions whereby these lands may be used on a limited scale for construction and maintenance of reservoirs and establishes how violations of this provision shall be handled...
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Town of North Castle Trees Ordinance
Date Added: Monday, May 8, 2017Open Space Preservation, Tree Preservation & Protection
New York
Municipal
This law creates and charges the Tree Board with the duties of studying, investigating, counseling and developing or updating a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas. Such plan will be presented annually to the Town Board and, upon its acceptance and approval, shall constitute the official comprehensive town tree plan for the Town of North Castle, State of New York. The Tree Board, when requested by the Town Board, shal..
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Township of Bernards Tree Removal & Protection Ordinance
Date Added: Monday, May 8, 2017Local Environmental Law, Tree Preservation & Protection, Timber Harvesting
New Jersey
Municipal
This tree preservation ordinance contains requirements for the number of trees that must replace a tree removed by developers, based on the size of the removed tree. Because it is not always physically possible to fit the required number of trees onto a parcel, a controversial amendment was added that requires a developer to pay $300 per required tree that cannot be planted. The money is donated to the Shade Tree Commission so that trees can be planted in other parts of town. ..
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State of North Carolina Tree Preservation Ordinance
Date Added: Sunday, May 7, 2017State Land Use Law, Tree Preservation & Protection
North Carolina
State
North Carolina does not have specific enabling legislation allowing cities and counties to regulate tree preservation. Nevertheless, a number of local governments have passed ordinances dealing with tree preservation, including the Cities of Charlotte and Greensboro. The City of Greensboro cited its general power to pass ordinances under § 160-174 as authority for creating its Advisory Commission on Trees, which manages its Tree Preservation Ordinance. GREENSBORO, NC CODE §§ 30-9-13 et. seq., §§ 30-5-4...
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County of Frederick Forest Banking Program
Date Added: Sunday, May 7, 2017Forest Management, Tree Preservation & Protection
Delaware
Municipal
The County of Frederick Forest Banking program allows a person to create new forest areas or designate certain existing forest areas to be held in reserve, in order to be used to meet future forestation requirements imposed on regulated activities by this Ordinance...
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City of Mansfield Natural Resources Management Ordinance
Date Added: Sunday, May 7, 2017Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation
Texas
Municipal
This ordinance establishes criteria and regulations for the preservation of trees within the City. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote site planning which furthers the preservation of mature trees and natural areas, to protect trees during construction; to facilitate site design and construction, which contribute to the long term viability of existing trees. This ordinance also requires that persons must obtain a tree removal permit before cutting down, destroying, or removing any protected tree as defined by the ordinance. ..
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Town of Laytonsville Forest Conservation & Reforestation Ordinance
Date Added: Saturday, May 6, 2017Forest Management, Tree Preservation & Protection, Timber Harvesting, Wildlife & Fish Habitat, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation
Maryland
Municipal
The Forest Conservation and Reforestation Ordinance establishes a forest conservation and reforestation program for the Town of Laytonsville in compliance with the standards prescribed by the Maryland General Assembly. The Act regulates timber harvesting as well as other activities that may result in the cutting, clearing, or grading of forest and defines terms related to and including “afforestation”, “forest”, and “reforestation”. Finally, the ordinance prescribes penalties for noncompliance...
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Village of Irvington Tree Preservation Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, May 5, 2017Quality of Life, Tree Preservation & Protection, Timber Harvesting
New York
Municipal
Chapter 202 of the Municipal Code for the Village of Irvington regulates the cutting, killing and destruction of trees in the Village. This law was enacted as a result of the Village’s findings that the presence of trees contribute to the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens...
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State of New York General Municipal Law Tree Conservation Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, May 5, 2017Erosion & Sedimentation Control, Landscaping, Right-to-Farm, Tree Preservation & Protection
New York
State
This law empowers local legislative bodies of any county, city, town or village in New York State to provide for the protection and conservation of tress and related vegetation. This power is granted on top of any other land use and zoning powers these municipalities may have. ..
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District of Columbia Tree & Slope Protection Overlay District
Date Added: Wednesday, May 3, 2017Overlay District, Steep Slope Protection, Tree Preservation & Protection
State: Not Applicable
Municipal
The purpose of this ordinance is to preserve steep slope topography, mature tree stands, surrounding ecological areas and the open space character of residential areas near stream banks and public parks. It protects natural resources by restricting tree removal, limiting impervious cover and restricting ground coverage of new and existing buildings...
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Town of Westbrook Community Forest Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, May 3, 2017Tree Preservation & Protection
Connecticut
Municipal
This Tree preservation provision establishes a 55 acre community forest to be managed by the town under the forest commission. The purpose of the ordinance is to protect forest resources and water quality, as well as serve recreational and educational functions. ..
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Village of Croton-on-Hudson Trees Ordinance
Date Added: Wednesday, May 3, 2017Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection
New York
Municipal
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson Tree Ordinance provides requirements for minimum distances between trees and (1) other trees, (2) curbs and sidewalks, (3) street corners and hydrants, and (4) utilities. Topping of trees and removal of healthy trees is prohibited. A tree removal permit will be required before removing: (1) any tree eight inches or more (diameter at breast height or DBH) on any parcel of land capable of being subdivided under the zoning provisions applicable to the district in which the parcel is situated or on any parcel of land..
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Town of Conway Mountain Conservation District Ordinance
Date Added: Monday, May 1, 2017Ridgeline Protection, Tree Preservation & Protection, Wildlife & Fish Habitat
New Hampshire
Municipal
This is a very brief law that regulates use in the conservation district to primarily recreation and resource extraction...
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Town of Brookhaven Tree Preservation Ordinance
Date Added: Monday, May 1, 2017Site Design Standards, Tree Preservation & Protection, Subdivision Approvals, Timber Harvesting, Wildlife & Fish Habitat, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation
New York
Municipal
Chapter 70 of the Town Code for the Town of Brookhaven regulates the destruction and removal of trees within the town. Permission must be obtained from the town before a tree can be removed from property which is zoned for commercial or industrial use or which is larger than two acres. Permission must also be obtained for acts that will cause a tree to die on such property. When determining the size of the property, contiguous parcels of property that are subject to common ownership are deemed merged. There are however, certain exemptions. ..
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Village of Briarcliff Manor Tree Ordinance
Date Added: Monday, April 17, 2017Environmental Compliance, Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection, Timber Harvesting
New York
Municipal
The Code of Briarcliff Manor Tree Ordinance sets out a well-defined tree-based protection plan consistent with the unique character of the Village which derives great benefit from the maintenance of the tree population. Tree removal is regulated based on the needs and desires of the community in both the public and private sector and local planning boards are developed as approving authorities in order to ensure compliance with the overall plan. ..
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Town of Mamaroneck Tree Cutting Ordinance
Date Added: Monday, April 17, 2017Tree Preservation & Protection, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation
New York
Municipal
Chapter 207 of the Town Code for the Town of Mamaroneck seeks to correct barren and unsightly conditions caused by the destruction or damage to shade, ornamental and evergreen trees and plants and the indiscriminate and excessive cutting of these trees in subdivisions and on private property. This Chapter sets out regulations on the removal of trees...
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City of Olympia Urban Forestry Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Tree Preservation & Protection
Washington
Municipal
This ordinance creates and adopts an urban forestry element in the Olympia Comprehensive Plan. It acknowledges the important contributions that trees make to the city of Olympia in maintaining its ecological integrity as well as making Olympia a desirable place to live and to visit. The ordinance calls for an urban forest management plan, landmark tree protection and replacement, a commitment to public awareness and public education, as well as the development of standards and criteria for the urban forestry program consistent with the Best M..
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City of Tulsa Landscape Requirements Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection
Oklahoma
Municipal
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide landscape requirements in order promote the beautification of the city, preserve valued trees and vegetation, stability the ecological balance, and achieve an urban forest. The requirements apply to all land in which a building permit is sought...
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City of Albuquerque Project Treestart Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Tree Preservation & Protection
New Mexico
Municipal
This ordinance aims to create an advisory committee that will promote tree planting in the city, particularly trees that are well suited to the arid environment and compatible with city life. ..
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City of Kirkwood Subdivision Code
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Erosion & Sedimentation Control, Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection, Subdivision Regulations
Missouri
Municipal
Kirkwood Subdivision requirements have two main environmental components. The first falls under Article 7, Minimum Design and Development Standards. The regulations require due regard for topography, watercourses, slopes etc. and are geared towards environmental protection. The second falls under Article 8, the Improvements section. This requires that improvements made to a site consider site grading and specific tree planting/replanting requirements...
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City of Hannibal Tree Preservation Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Tree Preservation & Protection
Missouri
Municipal
The Tree Preservation Ordinance prohibits people from damaging trees or removing natural features from Central Park. ..
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City of Bloomington Environmental & Urban Design Standards
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection, Natural Resource Protection & Conservation
Indiana
Municipal
The primary focus of this ordinance is to promote the preservation and expansion of the city’s heavily vegetated environment. There are specific requirements for development and landscaping that promote plantings which will increase the percentage of tree crown coverage, provide shade in the summer, protect from winter winds, and satisfy other environmental and aesthetic goals...
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Village of Long Grove Tree Preservation Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Tree Preservation & Protection
Illinois
Municipal
This regulation used the protection of the trees to further other environmental objectives such as soil stability, reduction of noise pollution, moderation of temperature, and wildlife habitat. It aims to achieve these goals by requiring replacement of trees which have been removed, damaged or destroyed, as well as by protecting older trees as determined by their diameter at breast height (DBH)...
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City of Fayetteville Tree Preservation & Protection Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Landscaping, Tree Preservation & Protection
Arkansas
Municipal
This ordinance was enacted in order to provide for “regulation of the preservation, planning, maintenance, and removal of trees within the city.” This is achieved through the creation of a tree registry to protect trees that are valuable due to their history or their species. In addition, the ordinance provides guidelines for general protection of the trees under circumstances such as development, pruning, and planting. ..
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City of Bentonville Tree Preservation & Protection Ordinance
Date Added: Friday, April 14, 2017Tree Preservation & Protection
Arkansas
Municipal
This ordinance was designed to preserve trees located on public property. Some of the ways this goal is to be achieved is through granting the city the exclusive right to plant, prune, maintain, and remove trees on public property. City employees performing these duties must have attended a workshop on basic tree science and pruning. In addition, non-city employees may not plant or remove a tree without prior notification...
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