Heritage trees designated by Miami-Dade County or Broward County receive enhanced protections. These trees generally have trunk diameters of 24 inches or more and meet historical or ecological significance criteria. Removal of heritage trees is prohibited except under extreme circumstances and requires special permits with extensive mitigation.
Heritage trees in the Miami Gardens area receive enhanced protections under both Miami-Dade and Broward County tree preservation programs. Heritage tree designation typically requires meeting specific criteria including trunk diameter (often 24+ inches for most species), age, and historical or ecological significance. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners or Miami-Dade County can designate trees as historical. Removal of heritage trees is prohibited except under extreme circumstances such as imminent danger to persons or property, and requires special permits with extensive mitigation including enhanced replacement ratios. The county's tree preservation ordinance protects all native trees over 3 inches in diameter, with heritage trees receiving the highest level of protection.
Removing a heritage tree without authorization carries fines up to $5,000 per tree plus mandatory mitigation. Criminal charges may apply for willful destruction.
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