The Bulletin

Bend tree code debate unfurled before hearings officer

The city of Bend’s code to protect trees from development is on the line as an affordable housing developer mounts a legal argument that the new regulations infringe on state law. The public has a two ...
The Bulletin

Bend tree code faces early test as 1,500 trees come down for housing

Nearly one year after Bend passed an ordinance to preserve the city’s tree canopy from development, the policy is at work. The result: nearly 1,500 trees will be torn down to make room for a large ...
Newsday

Brookhaven Town considers code to give some trees landmark status

Brookhaven Town officials are mulling legislation that would preserve and protect town trees with historical value. The Landmark Tree Code would be added to the existing town code and bar trees ...
ABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco considering changes to Public Works code that requires tree planting

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco supervisors are considering a change to a Public Works code that currently requires people to plant a tree when working on new construction. Money may not grow on ...