Improve the Takoma Park Tree Protection Process

Ward 2

The cost of all this is a real shame when we have some residents who are having financially hard times

Make & keep it simple

amen

Much improvements need to the city tree ordanances

I support this petition. Ward 6

I support these recommendations. Ward 2

As a contractor who works in this area quite a bit this process and the requirements are more times than not more elaborate and expensive than they really need to be. I'd like to see things loosened up a little so the homeowner doesn't feel strong armed into writing a blank check to cover these costs.

Takoma Park is great for many reasons including the protection of trees. At the same time flexibility is necessary to balance the needs for both a vibrant tree canopy that makes the city attractive and for a balance to allow for sensible growth and change that comes for a wonderful city such as ours.

Ward 1

Ward 2

Ward 2

Totally agree with these suggestions.

Totally support reviewing this process and simplifying it.

7 years ago Featured

In 2013, arborist required a complicated plan to protect a tree we had planted in our yard. The expense and alteration of the plan our architect had created was a big piece of why we threw in the towel on the project. This, after we had spent a LOT of money and time in the planning phase.

Current position is Urban Forest Manager. City Arborist is outdated. The fees associated with Tree Protection in the City are exorbitant.

Hilton Avenue and I support this petition to reform the tree protection process.

Carroll Ave

Someone, unbelievably, the tree situation has gotten worse. It seems meant to protect bureaucracy, not trees. Simplify this, please.

A Holly Ave. resident for reform of the tree protection regulations!