The purpose of this chapter is to preserve and enhance the City's natural environment in its public places. This is accomplished through the preservation, protection, and planting of trees and other landscape material, particularly those trees recognized herein as canopy and understory trees, and the provision of natural and/or planted buffers. In addition, trees are recognized for their importance in shading and cooling, noise and wind reduction, prevention of soil erosion, production of oxygen, dust filtration, fostering air quality through carbon dioxide absorption, providing wildlife habitat, and contributing to the aesthetic and economic value of real property. (Ord. 17-34, 12-4-2017; amd. Ord. 22-08, 6-6-2022)