After techniques for retaining existing forest on the site have been
exhausted, the preferred sequence for afforestation and reforestation,
as determined by the Department, is as follows:
On-site afforestation or reforestation, if economically feasible,
using transplanted or nursery stock that is greater than two inches
diameter measured at 4.5 feet above the ground;
Landscaping of areas under an approved landscaping tree plan which
establishes a forest that is at least 35 feet wide and covering 2,500
square feet or more of area;
Off-site afforestation or reforestation, using transplanted or nursery
stock that is greater than two inches diameter measured at 4.5 feet
above the ground;
Street trees with an established cost per tree subtracted from the Forest Conservation Fund for the site as determined in Article X, § 216-16 of this chapter;
A sequence other than the one described in Subsection A of this section may be used for a specific project, if necessary, to achieve the objectives of the Town land use plan or Town land use policies, or to take advantage of opportunities to consolidate forest conservation efforts.
Establish or increase existing forested corridors to connect existing
forests within or adjacent to the site, and, where practical, forested
corridors should be a minimum of 300 feet in width to facilitate wildlife
movement;
Establish plantings to stabilize slopes of 20% or greater and slopes
of 15% or greater with a soil K value greater than 0.35, including
the slopes or ravines or other natural depressions;
A person required to conduct afforestation or reforestation under
this article shall accomplish it within one year or two growing seasons,
whichever is a greater time period, following development project
completion.