| permit required | yes | s. 4(1) |
| applies to private property | yes | s. 3(1) |
| protected threshold | Priority Species D.B.H. at least 20 cm; other species D.B.H. at least 30 cm | s. 2(y) |
| replacement required | Replacement Trees must be planted; Town may accept cash in lieu | s. 10(1), 10(9) |
| boulevard trees | Trees on Town land or highway are Protected Trees; cash in lieu equals fair appraisal value. | s. 2(v)(ii), 10(10) |
| fine range | up to $50,000 | s. 15(1) |
scout note
Regulates tree cutting and removal town-wide, requiring Tree Permits with arborist reports for protected trees, replacement requirements, and enforcement provisions.