Tree Commission

The Westminster Tree Commission promotes and assists City staff in accomplishing the goals of the City tree management program:

1. to maintain the trees, shrubs and open space areas in a safe, healthy and attractive condition,
2. to operate a program that is cost effective and meets the professional standards of the tree care industry,
3. to use educational materials and programs to promote proper tree care to the residents of the City and other municipalities.
   

The Commission consists of six members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. The members of the Commission must be residents of Carroll County and at least one member shall have a background in horticulture, arboriculture, forestry or a related field. The Commission has two non-voting City staff including the Director of Planning, Zoning and Development and his designee.

The Tree Commission meets quarterly or as needed, please contact the Planning, Zoning & Development Department at 410-848-4628 for the dates and times of upcoming Tree Commission meetings.

Current Tree Commissioners:

Joe Barley, chair

Steve Allgeier, vice-chair

Jay Bogash

Roland Backhaus

Richard Wilbur

Neil Ridgely

Eric Schlitzer, City Arborist

Tim Rogers, Natural Resource Planner

Tom Beyard, Director of Planning

2010 Arbor Day Activities:

Click here for the Press Release

Click here for the Video

2010 Community Forestry Workshop

DNR Forest Service Roadside Tree Permit and Information