Role

The Tree Committee oversees the implementation of the Town's Tree Plan as part of Tree City USA program.  The group consists of those interested or expert in horticulture, arborculture and landscape architecture.  The Committee also supervises the Town celebration of Arbor Day.  The Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 4:30 pm at the Planning Department, 705 E. Churchville Road. 
 

Agendas

    
     

Composition

The Tree Committee consists of five members appointed for three-year terms by the Board of Town Commissioners.  Members are not required to be a Town resident.
  

Current Committee

Michael Simini, Chair
Frank Lopez, Vice Chair
Wayne Merkel
Marion McCarron
Graham Becker
 

Focus

The committee's primary focus is to identify locations for tree planting, to plan and implement street tree and park projects throughout the town, and to assist local citizens by providing information concerning care and planting of trees in the neighborhoods.

The Committee is working to increase the Town's Urban Tree Canopy and encourages residents and business owners to plant trees on private property.  Follow the link below for information on tree planting, access to the state's nursery and coupons for tree purchases.
 http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/forests/
    
 2019 Tree Plan
  
For more information about volunteering for this committee, please call 410-638-4540.