# COMAR Title 08 — Department of Natural Resources

## Subtitle 07 — Forests and Parks

### Chapter 02 — Roadside Tree Care

#### Regulation .09 Roadside Tree Planting.

*COMAR 08.07.02.09*

A. Trees to be planted on a public road right-of-way are subject to the conditions in §§B and C of this regulation, in addition to conditions imposed by local ordinances.

B. Trees shall be of a species and variety from the recommended tree list, and shall conform to the American Standard for Nursery Stock.

C. Roadside tree planting shall comply with a planting plan approved by the Forest Service, which may include:

  (1) Stump removal;

  (2) Size and type of planting stock;

  (3) Planting specifications;

  (4) Spacing;

  (5) Species;

  (6) Proximity to overhead wires;

  (7) Care and maintenance; and

  (8) Other site considerations.