Fort Worth seeks to protect more tree species, increase penalties for illegal tree removal

Fort Worth seeks to protect more tree species, increase penalties for illegal tree removal

A wide variety of oak trees make up a significant amount of vegetation in the Cross Timbers Region and, by extension, in Fort Worth. Now, city leaders are seeking to expand protections for those species — and levy higher fines against those who illegally remove them.LaShondra Stringfellow, assistant director of the Development Services Department, announced proposed amendments to Fort Worth’s urban forest ordinance, which would include more pres…