Section 18-107. Replacement of trees removed during construction  


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  • Any
      individual,  firm  or  corporation  that  intends   to   remove   during
      construction   any   tree   that  is  within  the  jurisdiction  of  the
      commissioner, shall post a bond with the  commissioner  to  insure  that
      within  thirty  days  after  the  completion  of  construction all trees
      removed, destroyed or severely damaged shall be replaced at the  expense
      of  the  permittee. The total caliper of all trees planted in the course
      of restoration shall in no event be less than the total caliper  of  all
      trees  removed.  Replacement  shall be made with 2 1/2 to 6 inch caliper
      trees and/or directed  by  the  department  horticultural  officer.  The
      replacement shall be made in the spring or fall season, as determined by
      such  horticultural officer. The amount of the bond as determined by the
      commissioner shall be sufficient to cover the cost of replacement.