TE 30 Fort Belvoir Policy Memorandum 27 Tree Removal and Protection.pdf

This document is a Fort Belvoir Policy Memorandum dated 12 August 2016 addressing tree removal and protection procedures for the US Army Installation Management Command at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The policy applies to all military, civilian, and partner activities on the base and aims to protect the urban forest and natural resources as a significant asset to the installation and its residents.

Key policy details include requiring prior review and written approval from the Fort Belvoir Director of Public Works for any construction or excavation activities that may impact tree growth, promoting site planning techniques that maximize tree retention, and mandating a 2:1 replacement ratio for removed trees. Construction projects must include a landscape plan with mitigation for tree loss, identifying trees within four inches to larger diameter that may be impacted. Specific provisions require preserving certain tree species like Dogwood, Holly, Redbud, and Mountain Laurel, and ensuring all new tree plantings meet the American Association of Nurserymen's standards.