In an attempt to protect and preserve a healthy tree canopy for communities across the Commonwealth, a Pennsylvania lawmaker is taking action.
Rep. Abigail Salisbury previously introduced House Bill 2161, which would require utility companies to plant a new tree for each one they cut down within two years of cutting it down. In an attempt to protect and preserve a healthy tree canopy for communities across the Commonwealth, a Pennsylvania lawmaker is taking action.
Rep. Abigail Salisbury previously introduced House Bill 2161, which would require utility companies to plant a new tree for each one they cut down within two years of cutting it down. “I introduced this bill after residents and environmental advocates in our district expressed concerns that trees were being removed entirely, instead of simply being pruned or trimmed,” Salisbury said. “Maintaining a healthy tree canopy is essential for communities because it reduces stormwater runoff and air pollution, provides shade that lowers energy costs, raises property values, and increases pedestrian traffic for local businesses, among other benefits. “Monday’s committee action moved us a step closer to making sure those benefits continue,” Salisbury added.She said her bill would align with existing regulations that require damage caused by utility work to be repaired, primarily work that would require excavation or other projects that break into streets and sidewalks.The owner of the Farm Show’s popular goat snuggling station is facing felony animal cruelty charges after he performed an at-home C-section on a goat who died.The coroner has released the names of a man and woman who died over the weekend in what appears to be a murder-suicide.Officials have charged a Steelton man they say started an apartment blaze after issues paying rent and utility bills.A Pennsylvania U.S. Postal Service worker has been federally charged with stealing checks from the mail.
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