What size trees will the Tree Preservation Amendment protect?
Any hardwood tree, long leaf pine or cabbage palm with a 3-foot circumference or greater will be protected. A 3-foot circumference also equals a “dbh” (diameter at breast height) of 11.5 inches. Back to Top What size trees are protected under the current ordinance? The current ordinance only protects trees with a 24-inch “dbh” or 6.28-foot circumference. Back to Top Will the Tree Preservation Amendment prevent trees from being removed? No. The Tree Preservation Amendment does not prevent trees from being removed in the development process. It simply encourages and promotes the protection and conservation of existing trees. Back to Top Does the Tree Preservation Amendment provide credits to developers for saving trees? Yes. Developers and builders can earn “conservation credits” by leaving smaller trees on the site that wouldnt otherwise be protected. Back to Top What if a protected tree has to be removed during development? Despite even the best planning efforts to save large trees at
