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Discussion Of Tree Clearing Regs Takes Root In Southampton

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A huge swatch of denuded land in Hampton Bays, legally cleared, was cited as a property that 'falls through the cracks' because the town lacks adequate clearing regulations.

A huge swatch of denuded land in Hampton Bays, legally cleared, was cited as a property that 'falls through the cracks' because the town lacks adequate clearing regulations.

Kitty Merrill on Sep 1, 2021
When it comes to their benefit to the environment, to wildlife habitat and their role in the picturesque character of Southampton’s bucolic landscape, “all trees matter,” Town Planning and Development... more

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