This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Wilton
Tree Ordinance, Wilton, Connecticut."
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms
and phrases shall have the meanings herein set out:
LANDMARK, NOTABLE, AND ASSET TREES
Trees determined by the Tree Warden to be of great age or
rarity; associated with an historical event or person; or of tangible
value to the community for their scenic enrichment of the area and/or
their ability to survive a specific disease. Special consideration
will be given to the inspection and preservation of landmark, notable,
and asset trees on Town property.
PUBLIC HAZARD
Any tree or shrub or part thereof growing upon private or
Town property which is interfering with the use of any Town property,
infected with infectious plant disease, or endangering the life, health
or safety of persons or property.
SHRUBS
Woody plants, branched from the base, generally less than
15 feet tall when mature.
TREES
A woody plant, usually with one main trunk, reaching a height
of at least 15 feet when mature.
WILTON CENTER TREE PLAN
The Wilton Center Tree Plan (March 2008), written by the
Ad-hoc Tree Committee, as may be revised or amended from time to time.