Major issues addressed by tree ordinances in Alabama cities.
| Issues Addressed | # of cities |
|---|---|
| Amended at least once | 13 |
| Having tree commission (board) | 73 |
| Tree planting, removal and replacement on public land | 70 |
| Public trees protection and care | 68 |
| Tree species selection recommended to be planted | 57 |
| Dead or deceased tree removal on private property | 51 |
| Definition of street trees | 34 |
| Nuisance trees | 32 |
| Private trees protection | 32 |
| Spatial requirement (e.g., distance from curb, sidewalk, street corners and fireplugs, distance between trees) | 31 |
| Penalty for violation | 27 |
| Arborists licensed and bonded | 20 |
| Tree topping, pruning and corner clearance | 19 |
| Tree removal and protection on development sites | 12 |
| Tree preservation and planting credit | 9 |
| Heritage trees | 5 |
| Tree protection close to or under utilities line | 1 |
Data sources: Authors’ compilation from surveys conducted in 1996 and 2006. The data set included 81 cities.