As part of their goals, the Tree Committee created the Heritage Tree Program, which was approved by City Council on December 8, 2011. The program was developed to recognize, honor, and foster appreciation of trees on public or private property for their unique history, shape, size, beauty and specie that have cultural, historical and aesthetic value. The program was launched at 2012’s Arbor Day event, and since that time, the committee has received nominations of Heritage Trees.
Learn more about the Heritage Tree Program (PDF).
Access a fill-in pdf form for the Heritage Tree Program (PDF).
To date, a total of 38 nominations have been approved by City Council since inception of the program as follows: 12 trees in 2013, 16 trees in 2014, 1 tree as well as a grove of trees at Sol Arnovitz Park in 2016, 2 trees in 2017, 1 tree in 2018, 3 trees in 2019, 1 tree in 2020, and 1 tree in 2021. Learn more about the Heritage Trees dedicated each year by clicking on the links below: