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Forsyth County's updated tree ordinance brings stricter rules, higher fees for developers

Large trees remains on an undeveloped plot of land within Shiloh Preserve, a neighborhood of custom-built homes on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. - photo by Sophie Ralph

08142025SHILOH PRESERVE — Large trees remains on an undeveloped plot of land within Shiloh Preserve, a neighborhood of custom-built homes on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. - photo by Sophie Ralph

Forsyth County commissioners approved updates to the tree ordinance, but some residents say the changes don't go nearly far enough to protect trees from development.