Unpermitted Tree Removal and Environmental Protection
Summary
Developers and property owners face steep penalties for cutting down protected trees without county permits. The special magistrate levied a massive $100,000 fine on one commercial property and reviewed damage to a specimen tree in a county right-of-way, highlighting the county's push to preserve local canopy.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property owners face fines up to $15,000 per tree plus expensive arborist and restoration costs.
Nassau County residents who value local tree canopy, environmental quality, and natural stormwater management.
Developers and property owners who fail to secure proper permits or damage protected trees during construction.
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