Miami-Dade County requires tree replacement when removal permits are granted under Section 24-49. Replacement ratios are determined by DERM based on the species, size, and significance of the removed tree.
When Miami-Dade County grants a tree removal permit under Section 24-49, replacement plantings may be required as a condition of approval. The Division of Environmental Resource Management determines replacement ratios based on the removed tree's species, size, and ecological significance. Native species are generally preferred for replacement. The Chapter 18A Landscaping Ordinance requires minimum tree canopy coverage for new development projects. Developers must plant replacement trees on-site or contribute to a tree replacement fund. Replacement trees must meet minimum caliper and height requirements and must be maintained for a specified period.
Failure to plant required replacement trees violates permit conditions. Trees that die within the maintenance period must be replaced. DERM may require bonds for compliance assurance.
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