Little-known ‘Christmas Tree Law’ bans sidewalk sales in NYC before this date – but it hasn’t stopped a flurry of early sales

Scores of Christmas tree slingers have descended on Gotham’s streets well before Thanksgiving, breaking a rarely-enforced ...
KING5

Tree code proposal stirs controversy in Edmonds

EDMONDS, Wash. – Trees were the talk of the town in Edmonds Wednesday night as the Planning Board invited the public to give their opinions and ask questions regarding a proposed tree code. The code ...
Newsday

N. Hempstead amends tree code, creates preservation fund

In an effort to preserve and restore trees in North Hempstead, the town board recently approved changes to the tree code, including the creation of a preservation fund that ensures removed trees are ...
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

Editorial: How much does Bend tree code hurt housing production?

An empty lot along Bachelor View Road in Bend was cleared of trees before the passage of Bend's tree preservation code. (Bulletin file) Bend’s tree preservation ordinance should save trees without ...
Willamette Week

Readers Respond to the Enforcement of Portland’s Tree Code

Sophie Peel’s article, “The Taking Tree” [WW, March 5], missed a great opportunity to highlight the important role of a robust urban tree canopy in supporting community livability, public health and ...
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 ...