"John T. Jarrett" wrote: =

Terry, =

Where J.K. lives, they have VERY explicit laws in Bellaire (or was it o=
ne of
the other tiny towns next to there?) that describe in exact detail not =
only
what tree species you may plant in your yard, but if they are OVER a ce=
rtain
dbh (Diameter at Breast Height) which trees you may cut down! Can you
imagine being fined for cutting down one of your own trees?!?!?! And th=
at's
City law, not HOA regs.
Read this
link:http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/news...ber/texas_com=
munity_2000/trees_for_bellaire.htm =


Bellaire is a community of 14,000 residents covering 3.5
square miles,
bisected by Loop 610, and surrounded by urban Houston.
Primarily
developed after World War Two, Bellaire currently enjoys
residential and
commercial redevelopment, with much larger homes
replacing smaller
post-War homes. Many mature trees throughout the City
have been lost due
to the larger footprints of the new homes, as well as
carelessness in lot
clearing and construction storage. Trees for Bellaire
was created by a
group of residents concerned about the threat to our
beautiful tree canopy.

In 1999, Trees for Bellaire, a group of
residents committed to the protection
and enhancement of the urban tree
canopy in the City of Bellaire,
developed and won City Council
approval for a Tree Protection
Ordinance. This ordinance provides for
the protection of trees during
construction, the replacement of trees
removed due to construction, and the
planting of trees on commercial and
institutional property. In 1998 and again 1999, Trees
for Bellaire also
sponsored Annual Tree Campaigns, offering Bellaire
property owners a
discount on the purchase and planting of five varieties
of trees in three
popular sizes. For every ten trees sold, the cost of one
tree was donated to
the City for the purchase and planting of trees on
public property. This
popular and innovative program has resulted in the sales
of more than
$60,000 and donations to the City of more than $5,700
over the two-year
period.

Trees for Bellaire is an example of how even a small
number of people can
have a major impact on their community. Their Ordinance
is working, their
Annual Tree Campaign continues, and they plan an
educational conference
on tree protection for builders and residents in
Bellaire.

Congratulations to Trees for Bellaire on their award of
excellence.

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J. Kolenovsky, A+, Network +, MCP
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