Trees are an integral part of the quality of life in New Mark Commons. Their natural beauty enhances our landscape, and their presence encourages beneficial wildlife and contribute to keeping our neighborhood cooler in the hot summer months (as well as our residences cooler in summer and warmer in winter), and improves both soil and water quality.

The New Mark Commons Homes Association Covenants state that a resident may not remove a healthy hardwood tree without the permission of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has established the Tree Committee to review requests for removing trees and to work with residents to maintain the existing trees in our community. Tree Modification Application   (pdf file)

Members of the Tree Committee will review applications for the removal of trees with the following principles in mind:

• Safety of residents and safeguarding of property are the first consideration.
• Addressing an issue by pruning, trimming or other maintenance is preferable
  to removing a tree.
• Whenever possible, a tree should be replaced with a healthy tree of the same
  or similar species, or a tree that is native to this area.