Tree Pittsburgh will host a Tree Ordinance Workshop on March 22 at the Tree Pittsburgh office, 32 62nd Street in Pittsburgh from 8:30 to Noon.

Between 2010 and 2015, Allegheny County lost more than 11,000 acres of tree canopy. Development, natural causes, and residential removals have contributed to this loss.

Trees provide tremendous community benefits, including natural stormwater management, reducing greenhouse gases and other air pollutants; stabilizing hillsides and preventing erosion; increased property values; and increasing the quality of life for residents.

Tree ordinances can be effective tools for helping to protect and preserve tree canopy to maintain existing benefits.

The Workshop will include the elements needed to make a successful tree ordinance. Ordinance discussions of preservation, planting and zoning ordinances regarding trees. Template ordinances for Pennsylvania communities will be provided.

The Workshop is geared towards municipal officials and volunteers, including shade tree commission and environmental advisory commission members and Department of Public Works employees.

Click Here to register or for more information.

For more information on programs, initiatives, educational opportunities and upcoming events, visit the Tree Pittsburgh website.

For more information on community tree programs, visit DCNR’s TreeVitalize webpage.

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[Posted: March 1, 2019]

3/4/2019