Planning commision approves measures to increase UTC from 12% to 40% and create tree commission; Frederick, MD; 4/14/09

Panel Says Frederick Needs More Trees WBAL Radio - Baltimore,MD,USA
Frederick's tree canopy was recently measured at 12 percent.
But officials recommend increasing the tree canopy to 40 percent over the next 20 years or more.
The planning commission on Monday approved recommending the urban forest management plan to the Board of Aldermen. The proposal would also establish a tree commission.