East Hampton Town Takes First Look at Proposed Tree Protection Law

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During a presentation before the East Hampton Town Board, the Sustainability Committee took issue with

During a presentation before the East Hampton Town Board, the Sustainability Committee took issue with "marketing tree destruction" on lots. The committee used real estate advertisements as an example. EAST HAMPTON TOWN

East Hampton Town Councilman Cate Rogers serves as the liaison to the Sustainability Committee.

East Hampton Town Councilman Cate Rogers serves as the liaison to the Sustainability Committee.

East Hampton Town Sustainability Committee member Jaine Mehring presenting to the Town Board. JACK MOTZ

East Hampton Town Sustainability Committee member Jaine Mehring presenting to the Town Board. JACK MOTZ

authorJack Motz on Sep 17, 2025
As it lags behind statewide, East Hampton Town is looking at becoming the latest East End municipality to enact a tree protection ordinance. Tree protection ordinances are laws aimed at... more

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