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Facing rapid development, Arlington plans measures to preserve trees 'unique' to city

from Star-Telegram

Facing rapid development, Arlington plans measures to preserve trees 'unique' to city Star-Telegram More than 25 years after Arlington adopted its first ordinance to preserve trees, City Council members and environmental advocates are leading an effort to update the ordinance in the face of rapid residential and commercial development. Spearheaded by Arlington Council Member Sheri Capehart and the council's Environmental Task Force, the movement to amend the city's tree policies has spanned more than six months of presentations and debate. The central goal? To encourage real estate developers to preserve trees, particularly those native to Arlington, rather than cut them down and plant replacements elsewhere. READ MORE

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