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The Shade Tree Commission began a preliminary public workshop on proposed tree protection ordinance changes, including lowering the Heritage Tree threshold from 36 to 30 inches and reducing maximum tree removal from 33% to 30%. The group also reached consensus on requiring replacement equal to 25% of the DBH caliper inches removed for invasive trees, but no ordinance changes were adopted.
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Residents and commissioners are reviewing possible changes to how trees and wooded areas are protected during construction and development. Proposed changes could expand protection for smaller mature trees, clarify woodland rules, and revise exemptions, enforcement, and tree-protection fencing requirements. Additional workshops and solicitor review are planned before any final action.
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