Task force hears proposal for stronger tree protections, 125% survival guarantee
Aug 24, 2026
Aug 24, 2026
Staff proposed clearer objective criteria for removal of significant trees, expanded tree mitigation uses, incentives for larger replacement trees and a performance guarantee equal to 125% of acquisition/installation costs held for at least 18 months to ensure survival.
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Planning staff outlined a set of new tree‑protection measures designed to preserve canopy and create accountability for replacement plantings.
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