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Every attempt shall be made by the developer/applicant to preserve existing trees with a diameter breast height (dbh) of at least 5 inches and significant trees which are to be counted towards minimum requirements. Significant tree(s) are any tree or grouping of trees which has been determined to be of high value by the Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development staff because of its size (24" or greater DBH), age, historic significance or other professional criteria. When it is necessary to remove significant trees, the developer shall replace 24" caliper or larger deciduous trees with six 3" caliper deciduous trees, Conifers 24" caliper or larger may be replaced with two 10' tall conifers or three 6'-8' coniferous trees. Existing trees to be saved during construction shall have a protective fence placed around the tree at the drip line. [Code § 12.18.9-3.]