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D.C. Code § 8-651.01 Findings
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(a) The urban forest of the District of Columbia, growing on both public and private land, is one of the District’s great natural resources. (b) A healthy, vibrant urban forest provides numerous environmental benefits, including: (1) Heat island effect mitigation and reduced ener…
D.C. Code § 8-651.02 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Circumference” means the linear distance around the trunk of a tree, when measured at a height of 4 1/2 feet. (1A) "Critical root zone" means the area of soil within a circle circumscribed around a tree's trunk using a radius, meas…
D.C. Code § 8-651.03 Urban Forest Preservation Program
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(a)(1) There is hereby established an Urban Forest Preservation Program for the District of Columbia which shall be administered by the Mayor. The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall promulgate standards and regulations governing the administration of t…
D.C. Code § 8-651.04 Preservation of Special Trees; permits; penalties
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person or entity, including the District government, without a Special Tree removal permit issued by the Mayor, to top, cut down, remove, girdle, break, or destroy any Special Tree. (b) The Mayor shall issue a Special Tree removal permit under thi…
