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Township of Bernards Tree Removal & Protection Ordinance

Regulations
New Jersey
2001
Municipal
Township Of Bernards   
| Suburban | Rural
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.