NYC Council Introduction 969

intro.nyc/0969-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Removal of harmful tree species
Status: Committee Committee on Parks and Recreation
Sponsored by Linda Lee
Introduced: June 20, 2024

This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) to create a list of at least 50 of the most harmful tree species based on certain factors, including the potential damage a tree species can cause to nearby property. Where a tree under the jurisdiction of Parks is adjacent to a certain property, the property owner may request that Parks remove the tree and replace it with a non-harmful tree. Parks would have nine months to remove that tree and replace it with a less harmful tree.