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Before cutting, read about tree preservation regulations

Black Diamond enjoys significant natural beauty. Much of that beauty is due to the many trees that remain throughout our City. Large evergreen tree stands, small deciduous groves and even mature individual trees are an integral part of the rural or " green " character that Black Diamond citizens value and have worked hard to preserve. Trees are more than just great scenery, though. Because of their aesthetic value, trees have been found to raise property values. Trees also stabilize soil, control water pollution, conserve energy, reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality and provide habitat to wildlife. In recognition of the importance of our trees, on July 17, 2008 the City Council adopted new regulations for tree preservation. The regulations will reduce the number of trees lost during construction, discourage the indiscriminate removal of trees, and require the planting of replacement trees for those that may be lost to development. The regulations only apply to " significant trees " (greater than 6 inches in diameter as measured 4.5 feet above the ground) and do not apply to any trees located within 10 feet of the perimeter of a single-family house and its driveway. The regulations also allow a property owner to remove six trees within a three-year period and exempt certain trees. There is a lot more to the new regulations than can be discussed in this article. Please contact the Community Development Department before removing trees to understand better how the tree preservation regulations may affect your project.