City Of College Park: Protecting Our Tree Canopy

College Park MD

03 June, 2022

6:02 PM

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Press release from the City of College Park : June 3, 2022 PROTECTING OUR TREE CANOPYTrees are a vital part of our ecosystem. A majority of the City's tree canopy is on residential land or in Right of Way (R-O-W) residential areas--this means our residents can make a big difference in helping our tree canopy! On May 10, 2022, the City Council approved Ordinance 21-O-09, which will require a permit to remove trees on residential land. Starting July 1, 2022, those who wish to remove or prune a tree must submit an application for a permit. The ordinance was enacted to limit the removal of healthy, mature trees as a measure to maintain the City's tree canopy. The Tree and Landscape Board and City Council held numerous public meetings and incorporated changes to address many concerns and suggestions from residents. Residents, property owners, and tree and landscape companies may have many questions about this new permitting process. Additional Info... This press release was produced by the City of College Park. The views expressed here are the author's own.