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ORDINANCE NO. 33

Urban Forestry Preservation Ordinance

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Section 1 – Purpose

The purpose of this Ordinance is to encourage the preservation and expansion of Urban Forestry resources in the Town of Greenville through the education and enthusiastic involvement of property developers, property owners, and Greenville residents of all ages. 

Section 2 – Urban Forestry Board

There shall exist a standing committee of citizens appointed by the Town Board called the Urban Forestry Board.  The Urban Forestry Board shall operate according to a set of published Operating Guidelines.  The Board will develop and implement programs to carry out the intent of this Urban Forestry Preservation Ordinance.  Persons have the right to appeal any action of the Urban Forestry Board to the Town Board. 

Section 3 – Definitions

Urban Forest (Urban Forestry Resources)  The aggregate of all trees, shrubs, bushes and other woody vegetation in the Town of Greenville.

Trees    Trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody vegetation.

Public Trees – Trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody vegetation on public lands, including parks, road rights-of-way, and any other Town-owned lands.

Private Trees – Trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation on private lands.

Section 4 – Public Trees

Public trees shall be considered the property of the Town and will be maintained by Town staff for the benefit of  the entire Community.  Town personnel shall:

  1. Engage in educational activities to develop a working knowledge of urban forestry practices.
  2. Conduct routine and emergency maintenance of forestry resources as appropriate.
  3. Engage volunteer help through the Urban Forestry Board to assist in the maintenance of urban forestry resources.

Section 5 – Private Trees

Property owners and developers are encouraged to incorporate the planting of trees in their development and landscaping plans.  It is only through the concerned effort of many individuals and groups that the full potential of Greenville's urban forestry resources can be realized.

Adopted this 8th day of January, 2001.