Federal Way does not have a dedicated heritage-tree program, but FWRC 19.120 protects "significant trees," defined under FWRC 19.05.190 as trees of 12-inch DBH or greater for evergreens and most deciduous species (excluding red alder, cottonwood, and big-leaf maple).
Rather than a heritage tree registry, Federal Way uses the "significant tree" classification in FWRC 19.05.190 (Definitions) to identify trees subject to the strongest retention requirements. Significant trees count for higher tree-unit credits under FWRC 19.120.130 and must be evaluated during the tree retention plan review. Trees within an Environmentally Critical Areas buffer (FWRC 19.145) receive additional protection beyond the citywide significant-tree standard.
Removal of a significant tree without an approved tree retention plan is a civil code violation under FWRC Chapter 1.15, with daily monetary penalties and required replacement/mitigation under FWRC 19.120.140.
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