Westland, MI Tree Protection: Protected Tree Species (2026)

(1) Protected trees. No more than 20 percent of the total DBH inches of all protected trees on a parcel may be removed. When more than 20 percent of the total DBH of all protected trees is to be removed, replacement trees are required.

(2) Landmark trees. All landmark trees are regulated, and if removed, replacement trees are required.

b. Tree replacement options. The tree replacement requirements herein are separate from and in addition to the landscape requirements set forth in this Article. Whenever tree replacement is required as provided in this section 11.11, the applicant may select from the following options:

(1) Protected tree replacement. For each six inches of total DBH inches of all protected trees removed in excess of the 20 percent of the total DBH inches pursuant to section 11.11.6.a, one tree (with a minimum of 2.5-inch caliper for deciduous or six feet in height for coniferous) shall be planted on the parcel. EXAMPLE: Protected trees = 1,000 DBH inches Trees to be removed = 350 DBH inches 1,000 x 20% = 200 DBH inches of removal allowed without replacement 350 DBH - 200 DBH = 150 DBH inches of replacement required. One replacement tree per six inches of DBH removal = 150/6 = 25 replacement trees required.

(2) Landmark tree replacement. For every two inches DBH of landmark trees removed, one inch DBH of replacement trees shall be planted on the parcel, each of which replacement trees shall have a 2.5-inch minimum caliper.