The Nassau County-Amelia Island Tree Commission was created for the purpose of protecting and improving the urban forest on the Unincorporated portion of Amelia Island. This Commission consists of Unincorporated Amelia Island citizens and County staff. The NC-AITC is responsible for:
Developing, recommending and forwarding to the board of county commissioners a tree planting program
Reviewing tree restoration plans
Hearing and deciding administrative appeals from provisions of section 37.02 LDC – Unincorporated Amelia Island Tree Protection and Replacement.
Recommending to the board of county commissioners that:
Periodic surveys of trees and vegetation on the unincorporated area of Amelia Island be conducted;
A survey and record of significant trees be established and maintained;