New ordinance aimed at preserving trees in Gulfport
Earlier this week, the Gulfport City Council voted 4 to 2 to adopt a new ordinance to preserve the city’s tree canopy. The ordinance now requires a permit…
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Mayor Billy Hewes discusses tree ordinance in Gulfport
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes is in studio to talk about the new tree ordinance to protect the urban canopy in the city. The new ordinance establishes rules for…
Gulfport proposes new Tree Ordinance to protect urban canopy
GULFPORT, Miss. (Jan. 23, 2025) — The City of Gulfport is introducing an updated ordinance to better protect its historic trees and urban canopy. The ordinance establishes clear rules for tree removal, closes loopholes in existing regulations, and promotes responsible…
Will Biloxi's Oak Trees be Protected?
With all the construction in Biloxi, a number of trees have been cut down to make way for development, and some Biloxi residents are calling for better oversight for preserving trees.
Fate of Biloxi Oak Trees Still Up in the Air
The majestic oak trees that line the Mississippi Gulf Coast have long been considered to be an icon and a source of our identity.