Specimen trees in unincorporated Fulton County (defined by DBH thresholds in §26-403) receive extra protection. Removal requires written approval from the County Arborist.
Fulton County §26-403 defines specimen trees: hardwoods 30+ inches DBH, pines 24+ inches DBH, dogwood/redbud 8+ inches DBH, magnolia 14+ inches DBH, and any tree of exceptional historic, aesthetic, or environmental value as designated by the County Arborist. Specimen trees on construction sites must be incorporated into site design where feasible. Atlanta calls these 'Champion Trees' under Code §158-26 with similar protections.
Unauthorized specimen removal: civil penalty up to $1,000 per inch DBH plus mandatory replacement at site or via recompense fund.
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