What is the orange fencing I see around town, encircling certain trees?
Orange fencing around trees designates a root protection zone during a construction project. Borough ordinance 102-35 requires trees located in the ROW be protected during construction. Similarly, Ordinance 102-36 requires the protection of trees 8 inches in diameter and larger located in the setback area of residential properties. In both cases a protection zone of one foot of distance from the tree in all directions for every inch of trunk diameter is required. The protection zone is designed to minimize root damage and maintain the health of trees during construction.
