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Protect Newton Trees
The Newton City Council passed an updated tree ordinance in December 2023. It was a step in the right direction, yet there remains more to do to protect all trees in Newton and maintain our progress against new threats.
Ordinance, effective March 1, 2024
Overall Purpose of the Ordinance:
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To ensure compliance with established standards for the protection of existing trees and, when trees are cut down, for the planting of replacement trees.
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To preserve the public and private tree canopy in order to reduce the harms to Newton neighborhoods and public health from climate-change impacts, including heat, flooding, poor air quality, and more.
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