Florence County Planning Department submitted a successful grant application to the South 
Carolina Forestry Commission. Funds will be utilized to train staff and for public outreach. Staff members will receive training and tested to become certified arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture.
The public outreach component of the grant is for the County's tree preservation initiative. Due to the recent EPA change in ozone air quality standards, Florence area may be considered an area of non-attainment for these new standards. One way the
County is working to increase air quality is by considering the preservation and enhancement of tree resources.
Tree preservation will have additional benefits to Florence quality of life. Aesthetics and property values are increased by trees. Some studies attribute up to 10% increase in home value with the presence of mature landscapes. Especially in the current home market, this increase would be a welcome statistic.
Additonally, preserving trees during the initial development of a property increases stormwater containment. Less stormwater measures are needed on a construction project when adequate
consideration is given to preserving existing trees.
The County Planning Department, together with Clemson University and SC Forestry have been working to pen the draft of the County's tree preservation ordinance. Look for the draft and public meeting dates soon on the County Planning website.
Carolina Forestry Commission. Funds will be utilized to train staff and for public outreach. Staff members will receive training and tested to become certified arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture.The public outreach component of the grant is for the County's tree preservation initiative. Due to the recent EPA change in ozone air quality standards, Florence area may be considered an area of non-attainment for these new standards. One way the
County is working to increase air quality is by considering the preservation and enhancement of tree resources.Tree preservation will have additional benefits to Florence quality of life. Aesthetics and property values are increased by trees. Some studies attribute up to 10% increase in home value with the presence of mature landscapes. Especially in the current home market, this increase would be a welcome statistic.
Additonally, preserving trees during the initial development of a property increases stormwater containment. Less stormwater measures are needed on a construction project when adequate
consideration is given to preserving existing trees.The County Planning Department, together with Clemson University and SC Forestry have been working to pen the draft of the County's tree preservation ordinance. Look for the draft and public meeting dates soon on the County Planning website.
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