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NRAC to revisit specimen-tree rules; members split on laurel/water oak classifications
Summary
Committee members flagged disagreement over specimen-tree definitions and replacement calculations and agreed to a September meeting to focus on final language for the county tree ordinance.
Volusia County NRAC members on Aug. 5 focused extended discussion on the county tree ordinance, particularly how the code treats "specimen" trees such as laurel oak and water oak. The committee agreed to resume detailed review in September and asked staff to circulate a consolidated draft ahead of that meeting.
The sticking point at the meeting was the specimen-tree treatment and how specimen counts influence replacement percentages. "If you have less than 3 specimen trees per acre, you have to retain 80% of…
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