Supervisor Gary asks staff to study tree‑canopy protections as a flood‑mitigation tool
Supervisor Monica Gary asked staff to research options for preserving the county’s tree canopy to mitigate flooding and erosion; planning staff said they will review current landscape ordinances and bring a full update at a fall work session.
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Supervisor Monica Gary told the Stafford County Board of Supervisors on June 4 that tree‑canopy preservation merits study as a long‑term flood‑mitigation strategy. Gary asked staff to compile existing ordinance language and provide options the board could consider, including potential ordinances or incentive programs.
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