Baltimore requires replacement planting for removed trees, with ratios depending on the size of the removed tree and whether the removal was authorized, supporting the city's 40% canopy goal.
When trees are removed in Baltimore, replacement planting is typically required. The standard replacement ratio is at least 1:1 for permitted removals, with larger replacement ratios (up to 3:1) for unauthorized removals or larger trees. Replacement trees must meet minimum caliper size requirements (typically 2-3 inch caliper). If on-site planting is not feasible, property owners may pay into the city's tree fund, which supports planting elsewhere in the city. Development projects subject to the Forest Conservation Act must provide forest conservation plans and may need to plant or preserve trees at specified ratios. The city's TreeBaltimore program supports replanting efforts.
Failure to complete required replacement planting results in additional fines and potential liens on the property. Payment into the tree fund may be required in lieu of planting.
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