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Erie Urban Forest Committee

The Erie Administrative Code establishes an Urban Forest Committee charged with stewardship of public trees.

The Committee requires a permit be granted by the City Arborist for any public tree removal, and establishes fines for violations of tree protections.

Link:

  • City of Erie, Administrative Code, Part 1: Title Nine – Commissions, ARTICLE 165 Urban Forest Committee

Policy Details:

Locale: Erie, Pennsylvania [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [50-150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

City of Erie, Administrative Code, Part 1: Title Nine – Commissions, ARTICLE 165 Urban Forest Committee

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