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Sussex County’s Forest Protection Push | Dover News
Sussex County is poised to overhaul how developers interact with forests, mandating they preserve 30% of existing woodland in high-development zones and 50% in rural areas—while also boosting tree-planting requirements. After months of debate and revisions, officials are refining definitions and balancing environmental goals with growth. Residents and environmental advocates largely support the move, urging stronger protections to curb habitat loss and land erosion. The council still needs to vote, but the clock is ticking: this isn’t about halting progress, but ensuring nature survives…
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