What type of trees will the Tree Preservation Amendment protect?
The Tree Preservation Amendment will protect all large hardwood trees. Pine trees and palm trees will not be protected, except for the Long Leaf Pine and the Cabbage Palm (the State Tree). In addition, any tree identified by the State of Florida as an invasive species will not be protected. Back to Top 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. Bac
