Trees are valued in Seattle and legally protected in a variety of ways. Tree protection regulations are contained in the Tree Protection Ordinance, Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) 25, 11, as well as the Environmentally Critical Area Code, SMC 25.09. Much of Seattle consists of areas designated as “environmentally critical.” These areas include steep slopes, wetlands, [...]
Archive | Views
RSS feed for this sectionSeattle tree policy conflicts with views
The Seattle PI recently ran a story on the possibility of Seattle changing its policy regarding the trimming and removal of trees. Despite a reputation as an environmentally friendly area, Seattle has been losing its tree canopy at an alarming rate. This, despite the fact that very few permits are given out each year. Read the [...]