§ 329-3. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meanings herein set out:

FORESTRY MANAGEMENT PLAN

A management plan and resulting work plan prepared by the Tree Warden with the assistance of the Tree Committee for forestry work to be undertaken by the Town. The plan may include but is not limited to a long-range management plan; Town tree inventory; regulations and standards for the planting, pruning, maintenance and removal of trees and shrubs on Town property; lists of trees appropriate for planting in the Town; and recommendations for the preservation of trees on construction sites.

LANDMARK, NOTABLE AND ASSET TREES

Trees determined by the Tree Warden to be of great age or rarity, associated with an historical event or person, or of tangible value to the community for their scenic enrichment of the area and/or their ability to survive a specific disease. Special consideration will be given to the inspection and preservation of landmark, notable and asset trees on Town property. With the concurrence of the property owner, such designations may be applied to trees on private property.

PROPERTY OWNER

The owner of record or contract purchaser of any parcel of land.

PUBLIC NUISANCE

Any tree or shrub or part thereof growing upon private or Town property which is interfering with the use of any Town property, infected with infectious plant disease, or endangering the life, health or safety of persons or property.

SHRUBS

Woody plants, branched from the base, generally less than 15 feet tall when mature.

TOWN PROPERTY

Any property owned by the Town or under its jurisdiction or management, including property within lawfully established rights-of-way but excluding dedicated open space land under the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission. Control shall extend to such limbs, roots or parts of trees and shrubs as extend or overhang the limits of any Town road, but responsibility shall not be assumed absent actual notice of conditions warranting exercise of control.

TOWN RIGHTS-OF-WAY

The unimproved portion of all Town roads.

TREE

A woody plant, usually with one main trunk, reaching a height of at least 15 feet when mature.

Amended 9-19-2001