The Forestry Commission shall make due investigation and study of various species of trees and shrubs, with consideration given to length of life, beauty, freedom from disease, care requirements, growth habits, cleanliness and other pertinent characteristics. Only such species as are approved by the Forestry Commission shall be planted on public lands, or on private land within forty feet of any public land. The following specifies are specifically prohibited for such planting: American Elm, Chinese Elm, Silver Maple, Ash, Poplar, Cottonwood, Willow, Catalpa, Box Elder and Tree of Heaven.
(1977 Code § 28-122)