The purpose of this chapter is to maintain and protect the aesthetic quality of the City’s residential and business environment and to establish a process and standards that will minimize uncontrolled cutting or destruction of trees and vegetation within Hood River. It is the intent of this chapter to protect the scenic beauty and livability of the City by promoting a process for preserving and/or renewing its tree canopy and by implementing standards for the planting, maintenance and survival of desirable trees and vegetation. This chapter also recognizes the value of the urban forest for its effect on air quality and wildlife habitat, and as a noise barrier and visual contrast to the developed urban environment.