The tree protection ordinance incorporates findings on the benefits of trees, including that they provide flood control, increased energy efficiency, and reduced ambient temperature. The ordinance creates a Tree Replacement Fund, regulates public shade trees, protects significant trees, and establishes penalties for violations of these rules.
Policy Details:
Locale: Springfield, Massachusetts [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees
Citation:
Springfield, Mass. Code §§ 368-1 to -9
