Towns may make regulations from time to time for the planting, protection and preservation of the shade and ornamental trees situated upon any lands within the limits of the town appropriated to public uses.
RSA 31:51
1861, 2502:1. GS 34:9. 1868, 1:6. GL 37:9. 1889, 82:1. PS 40:9. PL 42 :39. RL 51:41.