Harrison County requires replacement when permitted removals occur. 2:1 or 3:1 ratios typical. Native species preferred: live oak, southern magnolia, bald cypress, longleaf pine. Post-Katrina reforestation programs influenced current standards.
Gulfport and Biloxi tree replacement ordinances require planting new trees when permitted removals occur, typically at 1:1 to 3:1 ratios depending on the removed tree's size. Minimum caliper for replacements is typically 1.5 to 2 inches. Approved species lists favor Gulf Coast natives: live oak (Quercus virginiana), southern magnolia, bald cypress, longleaf pine, and crepe myrtle. Salt-tolerant and hurricane-resistant species are preferred in coastal zones — palm species and invasive Bradford pears are typically discouraged. Replacement trees must be planted on the same property when space permits, or a fee-in-lieu paid to the municipal tree fund supporting public right-of-way planting. Post-Hurricane Katrina, the MS Forestry Commission and USDA Forest Service supported extensive reforestation programs that shaped current local replacement standards. Maintenance period of 1-2 years ensures establishment.
Failure to replace: $250 to $1,500 per tree plus required planting. Incorrect species substitution: correction order. Fee-in-lieu non-payment: lien on property.
Harrison County, MS
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