Cook County Chapter 126 may require tree replacement when trees are removed under permit. The ordinance promotes environmental conservation through replacement plantings. Specific replacement ratios are determined during the permit review.
The Cook County Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Screening Ordinance (Chapter 126) includes tree replacement provisions as part of the tree removal permit process. When trees are approved for removal, the county may require replacement plantings to maintain the tree canopy. Replacement tree species, sizes, and quantities are determined during the permit review process. The ordinance aims to safeguard environmental conservation in unincorporated Cook County. Replacement trees must be planted within a specified timeframe and maintained in good health. The Cook County Forest Preserve District also promotes reforestation on its 70,000+ acres of preserve land. Developers of new subdivisions may have additional tree planting requirements under the landscaping provisions of Chapter 126.
Failure to plant required replacement trees: violation of permit conditions, $100–$1,000 fine. Additional replacement may be ordered.
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