I have dead trees in my backyard that are right next to the water. Can I remove them? How about the healthy trees that block my view?
Yes, the dead trees may be removed; however you need to complete a Buffer Management Plan. This Plan is necessary any time there is a disturbance to the Buffer. It includes information on the proposal and the long-term management of the area. If you remove a tree in the Buffer, you are required to replace it with another native species.

Healthy trees must remain in place and removing them for a view is not permitted.Buffer Management Plan Form (PDF)

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1. What is the Critical Area and can I build there?
2. I am placing a shed and/or pool in my backyard. Is there anything that I need to do to comply with the Critical Area Program?
3. I have dead trees in my backyard that are right next to the water. Can I remove them? How about the healthy trees that block my view?
4. I own an undeveloped piece of land in a Resource Conservation Area; can I build a home on this land?