Boston has its first tree ordinance. It contains rules about when trees can be trimmed or removed from city-owned parks, the land around schools, libraries, and public housing. It does not apply to trees on private property, which comprise half or more of Boston’s tree canopy. The new law is the city’s latest effort to better protect trees, which provide shade, clean the air,
Boston has its first tree ordinance. These rules govern when trees can be trimmed or removed from city-owned parks, the land around schools, libraries and public housing. The ordinance does not apply to trees on private property, which is half or more of Boston’s tree canopy.