Lakewood Absolutely Values Our Trees Worth
Property owners in Lakewood are wondering about the recent laws and what the city's stance is on the value of trees and tree conservation. We're here to tell you that the City of Lakewood values its trees and takes tree conservation seriously! Here's everything you need to know about the city's policies on tree trimming, removal, and more.
The value of trees
Trees are essential for our wellbeing and quality of life. They also supply us with breathable air and offer valuable shade when the weather is hot. Trees can also help keep energy costs down by reducing heat exposure in summer months. Trees also provide homes to countless wildlife species that we share this planet with.
Without trees, it would be challenging, if not impossible, to regulate the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. And that would greatly harm the fragile balance that is essential for the wellbeing of our planet.
Trees also increase property values and add a touch of beauty to almost any landscape – making them an invaluable contributor!
The cities responsibility
Lakewood takes the value of trees seriously and its responsibility to protect the environment and provide quality of life for residents. To ensure this, they have implemented extensive regulations surrounding their tree canopy in order to maintain a healthy urban ecosystem. The cities objective is not only conservation of existing trees by protecting them from development but also ensuring new growth through parking lot setbacks. New construction can require replacement or mitigation if building interferes with current vegetation.
Tree removal regulations
Lakewood is devoted to preserving its natural environment, safeguarding larger evergreen and deciduous trees—including the Oregon White Oak or Garry Oak. The removal of “significant” trees is regulated, and incentives help preserve trees that benefit the community and environment. The regulation of significant trees on residential, commercial, and institutional sites is contained in Lakewood Municipal Code (LMC) section 18A.70 Article III.
What is a significant tree
The City of Lakewood tree removal permitting guide explains that a significant tree to be one of the following:
Oregon white oaks (also known as Garry oaks) at least 4 inches in diameter when measured at 4.5 feet above ground. Evergreen and deciduous trees at least 9 inches in diameter when measured at 4.5 feet above ground. Any tree determined to be significant by the Community Development Director due to the uniqueness of the species or provision of important wildlife habitat.
Responsible expert tree service
Lakewood's own local tree service professionals at Ranger Tree Service are experts at tree trimming and large tree removal near me. Our tree removal methods combined with highly specialized equipment such as the Dinolift RXT enable us to responsibly care for and protect your trees.
Dinolift is a Finnish company that designs, manufactures and sells high-quality lightweight Mobile Elevated Work Platforms(MEWPs) for a variety of applications. Ranger Tree Service operates two DINO MEWPs. These machines allow our crews to work on your properties trees high above the ground safely and effectively.
These Dinolifts help us to gain access to either safely trim and prune or safely remove the trees when required. With the Dinolift Mobile Elevated Work Platforms our crews can easily get into areas that have very limited access. With these machines we can responsibly care for your trees while operating safely. Additionally, our Dinolifts help us preserve your property and landscaping. Meaning little to no ruts, tracks, or big dents in the soil, no left-behind debris.
Why are we so obsessed with zero impact tree service? Because our reputation depends on it! But don’t take our word for it – please see our kind customer comments and how we know the value of trees. Contact us now for a free estimate on your Lakewood Wa tree services.