While Newton County does have ordinances in place which mandate new trees must be planted in new developments to replace the trees which are cut down - it is ultimately up to the homeowners to see the merit in keeping the trees on their property. The county's Tree and Landscape Ordinance has specific requirements for landscaping, including tree planting, for both residential and commercial cites. In new residential developments the ordinance requires that a minimum of three canopy hardwood trees be planted for every new home that goes up.