Trees and wooded areas constitute natural resources
contributing to the value of property throughout the township and
promoting the general welfare of the citizens thereof.
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While acknowledging substantial past efforts
of land developers to protect properties being built upon, the Township
Committee deems essential the continued protection of trees from needless
removal or destruction, with resultant concurring damage from soil
erosion, loss of soil fertility and drainage problems.
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The dangers hereinabove mentioned are more likely
to be found in the development of previously vacant lands rather than
in the residential property owner's management of smaller parcels.
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The preservation of trees and wooded areas will
be advanced by the establishment of rules and regulations regarding
their protection or removal.
[Ord. #256; Preamble] |