The Long Bridge Project Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Urban Forest Preservation Act of 2002 to establish specific conditions under which the Mayor can issue a permit for the removal of a Heritage Tree located near the Long Bridge Project, managed by the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. The new provisions stipulate that a permit can be granted only if there are no reasonable design alternatives to avoid the tree's location, the Urban Forestry Division confirms that the tree cannot be protected in place, and the applicant demonstrates that either the cost of relocation exceeds $1 million or that relocation would impose an undue burden on the public. Additionally, the applicant must agree to pay $1,200 for each inch of the tree's circumference.

This amendment is temporary and will take effect following approval by the Mayor and a 30-day congressional review period, with a lifespan of 225 days post-approval. The bill aims to balance the need for infrastructure development with the preservation of significant trees in the area.