Whenever the Department of Transportation undertakes any construction project in this State, it shall make every reasonable effort to preserve large, mature trees. Additionally, it shall make every reasonable effort to remove, cut or clear only the minimum number of trees and shrubs that are necessary to complete the project and remain consistent with safe design practices.
Structure Delaware Code
Subchapter VII. Projects Requiring Landscape and Reforestation Activities
§ 203. Duty to incorporate cost of landscaping, planting and reforestation activities.
§ 204. Reclamation of dedicated funds.
§ 205. Duty to minimize removal, cutting or clearing of landscape improvements.
§ 209. Mitigation needs analysis.
§ 210. Inability to meet minimum requirements; alternate landscaping and planting activities.