The Tree Preservation Enhancement Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Urban Forest Preservation Act of 2002 by redefining what constitutes a Special Tree and establishing new fees for the removal of both Special Trees and Heritage Trees. Specifically, the definition of a Special Tree is changed from 44 inches to 25 inches in circumference. The bill increases the fee for removing a Special Tree to $55 for property owners receiving a homestead deduction and $100 for others. Additionally, it introduces a fee of at least $350 for each inch of circumference of a Heritage Tree, with an alternative fee of $250 if a perpetual conservation easement is established.

Furthermore, the bill limits the use of the Tree Fund for plantings on public property and raises the fee for certain tree-related activities from $300 to $500. It also modifies the allocation of funds for school property, ensuring that the amount does not exceed 25% of the running five-year average of the fund's receipts. These changes aim to enhance the preservation of urban trees and ensure that the Tree Fund is utilized effectively for the benefit of the community.