Committee reverts tree-size definition in Forest Conservation bill

Jul 28, 2025

Montgomery CountyTransportation & Environment Committee accepted an amendment to Bill 18-25 that reverts a proposed 1-inch caliper tree measurement, with planning staff saying reverting would not change practical interpretation and the amendment passing unanimously.

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The Transportation and Environment Committee accepted an amendment to Bill 18-25 on July 28 that removes a newly proposed 1-inch caliper measurement from the countys tree definition, returning the wording to the preexisting code.

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