Tree Commission The City of Westminster has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA since 1989. Tree City USA is supported by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program. For more info http://www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA/about.cfm. |
The Westminster Tree Commission promotes and assists City staff in accomplishing the goals of the City tree management program:
- to maintain the trees, shrubs and open space areas in a safe, healthy and attractive condition,
- to operate a program that is cost effective and meets the professional standards of the tree care industry,
- 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 410-848-9000 for the dates and times of upcoming Tree Commission meetings.
Current Tree Commissioners:
Melinda Byrd, Chair
Steve Allgeier, Vice-Chair
Jay Bogash
Roland Backhaus
Richard Wilbur
Neil Ridgely
Non-Voting Members:
Brian Rhoten, Forestry Activist
Eric Schlitzer, City Arborist
Tom Beyard, Director of Planning
Westminster Heritage Tree Program
Click here to view photos from 2011 Arbor Day activities
Click here for the Arbor Day Video
DNR Forest Service Roadside Tree Permit and Information
Contact:
Information Desk
410-848-9000