Trees and wooded areas constitute natural resources contributing to the value of property throughout the township and promoting the general welfare of the citizens thereof.

While acknowledging substantial past efforts of land developers to protect properties being built upon, the Township Committee deems essential the continued protection of trees from needless removal or destruction, with resultant concurring damage from soil erosion, loss of soil fertility and drainage problems.

The dangers hereinabove mentioned are more likely to be found in the development of previously vacant lands rather than in the residential property owner's management of smaller parcels.

The preservation of trees and wooded areas will be advanced by the establishment of rules and regulations regarding their protection or removal.