[Massplanners] Tree/Clearing Bylaw and Tree Bylaw Consultants

[Mark Smith Design Inc.]

All-

Lenox does not have a tree removal or clearing bylaw. There are some
provisions in our Site Plan Review sections, but they are very broad.

Tree removal and clearing can, however, come under the jurisdiction of the
Conservation Commission if the 'subject' is in or in proximity to a
resource area as defined by CMR 310, the Wetlands Protection Act. This is a
very common issue here; there are many reasons for clearing trees besides
obtaining a great view at all costs, some of which are preservation-minded.

Mark Smith
Planning Board
Conservation Commission
Town of Lenox




On Tue, Jan 21, 2025 at 10:57 AM Fiona Coughlan via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> Grafton is also very interested!
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> *From:* MassPlanners <massplanners-bounces at masscptc.org> *On Behalf Of *Jasmin
> Farinacci via MassPlanners
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 21, 2025 10:53 AM
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> *Cc:* valerie lin <vlin at doverma.gov>; Val Lin <vlhemmer at hotmail.com>
> *Subject:* [Massplanners] Tree/Clearing Bylaw and Tree Bylaw Consultants
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> Good morning Planners,
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> Does anyone have a Tree/Clearing Bylaw that touches on restrictions on
> clearing for residential property?
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> Also, is anyone aware of a consultant with experience writing
> Tree/Clearing Bylaws specifically?
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> Thank you,
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> Jasmin Farinacci
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> 508-785-0032 x 240
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