5 - Enhanced Tree Canopy
Leading by example | Key CAP actions | How you can do more
Leading by Example
- Amending Stormwater Management Bylaw to require DPW review of tree removal above 32" caliper aggregate
- Planting 300-400 street trees annually
Key CAP Actions 2018-2019
- Adopt Site Plan Review ordinance with tree preservation/protection and remove-replace components
- Compare tree inventory with map of urban heat islands to identify areas in need for increased cooling
- Create Green Building / Site Sustainability Guidelines for major impact projects that include tree canopy / greenspace component
- Participate in an urban-forest carbon credits registry to fund stormwater and tree planting projects
- Also see Brookline Open Space Plan
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