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SUMMARY:Trees and the Law
DESCRIPTION:Tom Brady\, DPW Director in Watertown\, MA will be instructing this course. This course provides an in-depth overview of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 87 and its application to modern municipal tree management. Designed for tree wardens\, arborists\, DPW professionals\, and municipal officials\, the class examines the legal authority\, responsibilities\, and practical challenges associated with the protection and management of public shade trees.Topics include:Legal definitions and jurisdiction under Chapter 87Authority and responsibilities of the tree wardenPublic hearing requirements and removal proceduresUtility coordination and vegetation managementRisk management\, liability\, and public safety considerationsEnforcement issues and municipal case studiesBest practices for documentation\, public communication\, and policy implementation Participants will gain a stronger understanding of the legal framework governing public trees in Massachusetts and practical guidance for applying the law in day-to-day field and administrative situations. 3.5 CEUs Pending.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Tom Brady\, DPW Director in Watertown\, MA will be instructing this course. This course provides an in-depth overview of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 87 and its application to modern municipal tree management. Designed for tree wardens\, arborists\, DPW professionals\, and municipal officials\, the class examines the legal authority\, responsibilities\, and practical challenges associated with the protection and management of public shade trees.
Topics include:
- Legal definitions and jurisdiction under Chapter 87
- Authority and responsibilities of the tree warden
- Public hearing requirements and removal procedures
- Utility coordination and vegetation management
- Risk management\, liability\, and public safety considerations
- Enforcement issues and municipal case studies
- Best practices for documentation\, public communication\, and policy implementation
\;Participants will gain a stronger understanding of the legal framework governing public trees in Massachusetts and practical guidance for applying the law in day-to-day field and administrative situations. 3.5 CEUs Pending. \;
LOCATION:449 Southwest Cutoff\, Worcester MA. Room 216 Room 216 Worcester MA 01604
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DTSTAMP:20260515T022042Z
URL:https://members.masstreewardens.org/eventcalendar/Details/trees-and-the-law-1736660?sourceTypeId=Hub
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