Gabela emphasized that the measure is meant to simplify the permitting process for residents facing high fees or fines for tree removal, not to undermine environmental protections.
Sandy Moise from the Urban Paradise Guild argued that the proposed ordinance could allow for unchecked tree removal, likening it to removing speed limits to avoid speeding tickets.
The ordinance would drastically change what types of trees can be removed without a permit, expanding homeowner options significantly beyond current city regulations.
Many Miami residents and advocates believe the city's goals for increasing tree canopy coverage will be jeopardized by the proposed easing of tree removal regulations.
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