Proposal: The Town of Brewster Needs a Tree Bylaw Amy Henderson, Executive Director Brewster Conservation Trust Healthy mature trees provide a myriad of ecosystem services from which humans benefit: improving air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide; protecting and enhancing water quality; reducing storm runoff and the potential for soil erosion; providing shade and reducing noise pollution; providing habitat for birds, and other wildlife; increasing real property values; and enhancing visual and aesthetic qualities that attract visitors and businesses. Protection of trees means preserving and enhancing all these services and more. In order to promote a healthy and sustainable community for Brewsters’ citizens, the time is right to consider codifying tree protection in a bylaw.
a. New: i. Recruitment: 1. Brewster's 2nd Annual Volunteer Fair and Appreciation Event, Friday October 4, 2024, Dining Hall @ the Bay Property (3057 Main St.) 10am – 12pm b. Follow-up: i. Rodenticides and Raptors - How to report to MDAR 1. “As part of its regular duties, and charge, the MDAR pesticide program wants to know if there are incidents involving rodenticide poisonings. Depending on the information that is provided and the circumstances we will decide what we can do, if anything.” 2. “They (sic: Wildlife rescuers) can fill out the online form at: How to File a Pesticide Complaint | Mass.gov. It goes directly to the enforcement program who will review the information.” ii. Pond Management Plan:
