Pender County commissioners ask staff to draft stronger tree protection rules

May 19, 2026

County planning staff will research and draft changes to the Unified Development Ordinance after commissioners and members of the public urged stronger tree preservation, expanded mitigation, incentives for developers and consulting arborists to protect mature oaks and other trees.

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Pender County commissioners on Monday signaled support for stronger local rules to protect mature trees and directed planning staff to prepare proposed UDO changes for the planning board.

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