How many trees do I have to plant on my lot with a newly built home?

City of Lakeville Ordinance requires the lot purchaser to plant at least two trees on every lot in the plat unless the lot already has two existing trees. One of these trees must be planted in the front yard. For more information, download this handout (PDF).

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1. There is a small metal tag attached to some trees in my yard. What does that mean?
2. I passed a development and saw some silt fence down near a wetland. Who should I contact to get it fixed?
3. What is buckthorn and how can I manage it?
4. We have a pond/stormwater basin in our backyard. We would like to have a dock and a canoe so my kids can fish. Is that possible?
5. Does the City treat my pond for mosquitoes?
6. Why is my pond green?
7. How many trees do I have to plant on my lot with a newly built home?
8. What should I do if I see pollution going into the storm drain or in my pond?
9. What can I do to improve the water quality in Lakeville?
10. I have a group that is interested in volunteering. How do I find out what opportunities are available?
11. I have a tree in my backyard that looks sick. Who can I contact to determine if it is diseased and if there is anything I should do?
12. Where can I purchase native plants?