Specimen trees are an irreplaceable scientific
and scenic resource. Often these trees have also been associated with
historical events. As such, it is the declared legislative policy
of Stafford Township to preserve and protect specimen trees.
All development is prohibited that would significantly
reduce the amount of light reaching the crown of a specimen tree,
alter the drainage patterns within the site where the specimen tree
is located, adversely affect the quality of water reaching the site
where the specimen tree is located, cause erosion or the depositing
of material in or directly adjacent to the specimen tree or otherwise
injure the specimen tree. The site of the specimen tree extends to
the outer limit of the buffer area to avoid adverse impact or 50 feet
from the tree, whichever is greater.
