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Example: The removal of a 20 inch DBH Protected Tree shall require 10, 2 inch DBH replacements. 2. Each new tree must have a minimum DBH of 2 inches. 3. Replanting must be complete prior to Final Inspection or the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 4. Applicants have the ability to plant on land abutting the applicant's land, with the express written approval of the abutting property owner. 5. Over story Tree species, if removed, must be replaced with an Overstory Tree species. 6. Invasive tree species as defined in this Bylaw shall not be replanted to mitigate the removal of a Protected Tree and no invasive species will be accepted as mitigation toward the removal of a Protected Tree. C. If Protected Tree removal is permitted but replanting trees as defined above is not the preference of the property owner, then mitigation may be effected through contribution into the Town of Mashpee Tree Bylaw Revenue Account as follows: 1. The Town Planner or his/her designee shall determine the amount of the contribution based upon the cost to purchase and install trees. An applicant who has been granted a Tree Permit may choose, in lieu of replanting onsite, to make a contribution to the Tree Bylaw Revenue Account in an amount equal to planting replacement tree(s). The applicant shall provide to the Board price quotes/estimates from a garden center/nursery for the purchase of trees to establish the required dollar amount as well as from a qualified landscape professional for installation. 2. All sums deposited into the Tree Bylaw Revenue Account shall be used for the sole purpose of buying, planting and maintaining trees on public property in Mashpee, and for no other purpose whatsoever. 3. At least once a year the Town Accountant shall audit the receipts and expenses of the Tree Bylaw Revenue Account to ensure accuracy and propriety of its transactions. §175-7 COMBINATION OF OPTIONS Any combination of Tree Retention, Tree Replanting or Tree Removal with contribution to the Tree Bylaw Revenue Account can be used. Tree mitigation for those trees removed must be clearly identified either on the submitted plan or in a written document accounting for each DBH of Protected Trees removed and the mitigation proposed. This is not required for tree retention of all trees in the Tree Yard. §175-8 ADMINISTRATION OF BYLAW The Town Planner or his/her designee shall administer, implement and enforce this Bylaw and any rules and regulations adopted thereunder. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the Town Planner may be delegated to its agents under the Board's direct supervision. §175-9 AUTHORITY This Bylaw is adopted under authority granted by the Home Rule Amendment of the Massachusetts Constitution and the Home Rule statutes. 13