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Fort Worth council adopts tighter tree ordinance limits and protections
3573508 · April 23, 2025
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Summary
Council approved changes to the city’s tree ordinance (M&C 25-0323) that city leaders described as strengthening protections and adding caps to deter clear-cutting on development sites.
The Fort Worth City Council approved changes to the city tree ordinance April 22 (M&C 25-0323), measures council leaders and staff said are intended to limit clearing of significant trees and strengthen canopy protections on development sites.
Mayor Pro Tem Bivens and supporting members praised staff and the development advisory committee for negotiating ordinance changes. Bivens…
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