Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes says it’s time to update the rules on when protected trees can be cut back and cut down in the city.

The City of Gulfport is introducing an updated ordinance to better protect its historic trees and urban canopy. The ordinance establishes clear rules for tree removal, closes loopholes in existing ...

As forests continue to be cleared and forested landscapes degraded by human activity, their loss can significantly affect the ...