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Sussex County’s New Forest Rules | Dover News
Sussex County is rolling out strict new forest protection rules for developers, requiring them to preserve 30% of trees in growth areas and 50% in rural zones, with detailed definitions including acreage, width, tree density, and minimum trunk size. Developers can request hardship waivers but must offset any tree removal by replanting at a 2-to-1 or even 2.5-to-1 ratio depending on location. A “five-year look back” mandates recent tree surveys to ensure accountability for past deforestation. The council votes on the final version September 1 — a major step to safeguard green space. Listen in…
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