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Canton Township staff outlines five mitigation options in proposed tree and woodland preservation ordinance
Summary
Canton Township planning staff presented five mitigation options in a draft tree and woodland preservation ordinance, from on‑site replacement plantings to an individualized ecological assessment using i‑Tree software.
Canton Township planning staff presented draft mitigation standards for a proposed tree and woodland preservation ordinance and described five mitigation options staff recommends making available to applicants, ranging from simple replacement planting to a detailed, individualized ecological assessment.
The discussion focused on balancing predictable, administrable options for routine development with a more technical, site‑specific mitigation pathway for large woodlands. The commission did not take formal action; staff said it will return with scenario analyses and mapping to refine exemptions and thresholds.
Why it matters: the mitigation approach will determine how the township weighs the environmental and public‑health benefits of existing…
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