Michigan City Tree Board pushes ordinance updates and canopy restoration fund as development grows The Michigan City Tree Board and public works director outlined proposed changes to vegetation ordinances to broaden tree protection from species lists toward canopy-focused measures, discussed mitigation payments for developers and a dedicated canopy restoration fund, and said staff will clarify enforcement and licensing language.

Michigan City's Tree Board is set to strengthen tree protection ordinances by shifting focus from specific species to preserving the entire canopy, amid growing concerns over development-related tree loss.

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