Planning Services had a good field trip to Sumter County on Friday. We (including a SC Forestry representative) met up with Sumter County Planning and a local developer to look at a few projects that incorporated tree preservation and low impact development techniques. Both methods proved to address air and stormwater quality concerns associated with the development and long-term outlook.
These photos offer a look at the potential of deep sandy soils (live oak in the center median), the challenges of stormwater retention during construction (wire enforced silt fencing) and the tool in brush clearing (bobcat with rotating chopper).
Our goal is to integrate tree preservation activities that will both increase air and water quality while creating an environment that benefits developers and the quality of life for residents and businesses.
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