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Albany Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by: City
of Albany, Public Works Dept., Urban Forestry According to Albany Municipal Code 7.98.050, Heritage Trees are designated by the City Tree Commission with consent of the owner and may not be removed without the express consent of the City Tree Commission. Ashland Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by: City of Ashland This program is part of Ashland’s Municipal Land Use ordinance. Clackamas County Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by: Clackamas County Planning Department Intended for unincorporated areas, the purpose of the program is to foster stewardship and maintenance of significant heritage trees for the preservation and enjoyment of future generations. Trees are nominated only at the consent of property owners and there are no regulatory restrictions associated with this designation. The Historic Review Board and a certified arborist review nominations annually; new Heritage Trees are recognized with a plaque and ceremony during National Historic Preservation Month in May. Eugene Legacy Tree Program Sponsored by: Eugene Tree Foundation The Legacy Tree Program is conducted in partnership with the City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division. A Legacy Tree is a tree of great size, age, historical significance or rarity. It can be on private or public property, but must be accessible for viewing by the public and be within city limits. Anyone may nominate a tree and nominations are reviewed periodically by committee. Each Legacy Tree is identified by a small plaque. The program is entirely voluntary, requiring written permission of the owner. Legacy Tree status does not restrict the owner’s use or maintenance of the tree or surrounding property. Forest Grove Significant Tree Program Sponsored by: City of Forest Grove Forest Grove has had a significant tree program since 1992 and includes 212 trees on 92 parcels. The program is established by the City’s Zoning Ordinance as part of a broader Tree Protection Ordinance which recognizes that the trees of Forest Grove offer historic, aesthetic, spiritual, social, environmental, and monetary values to the community. To ensure success of the urban forestry program, the tree management ordinance establishes governing guidelines, a legal framework, and authority for the community forestry program. This ordinance seeks to enhance the quality of life in Forest Grove by promoting good stewardship that will ensure the continued health and well-being of the community forest. The ordinance creates a protected status for Street Trees, Natural Resource Vegetation, Trees on Developable Land, Trees on Approved Site Plans, and Register Trees. Gresham Significant Tree Program Sponsored by: City of Gresham, Tree Preservation Council Advisory
Committee The Tree Preservation committee is a seven-member citizen advisory committee appointed by the Gresham City Council. The Committee advises City Council and staff about tree preservation, recommends tree species for the City's street tree list and specific trees for designation as significant trees. Members usually have expertise associated with trees such as forestry, landscaping or extensive knowledge gained through experience. Lake Oswego Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by the City of Lake Oswego Established under City Code Article 55.06. The Natural Resources Advisory Board reviews nominations. Designated Heritage Trees are protected and a permit is required for tree removal. The property owner executes a protection covenant running with the land. Marion County Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by Marion County Historical Society Trees designated by this program are not protected by any municipal or county ordinances. Portland Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by City of Portland Salem Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by: City of Salem, Community Services
Department Heritage Trees are designated by the City Council through nominations from the general public. The Shade Tree Advisory Committee reviews all nominations and forwards a recommendation to the City Council. Consent of the owner binds all successors and heirs. City Council approval is needed for removal. Tigard Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by City of Tigard This program was developed by the Tigard Tree Board as a method to identify and raise public awareness of rare/exceptional trees due to their age, size, species, horticultural quality or historical importance. All nominations are reviewed by the Tigard City Arborist, the Tree Board, and ultimately the City Council. This voluntary program offers incentives to private landowners who have a heritage tree growing on their property. Tualatin Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by City of Tualatin, Parks & Recreation
Department Nominations are judged by the Tualatin Parks Advisory Committee and a recommendation is forwarded to the City Council for final determination. Upon City Council approval, the property owner is required to sign a Heritage Tree Designation and Preservation Agreement. The Heritage Tree Program is used to facilitate the protection and planting of trees. Each year, up to five trees chosen based on their size, quality, species or historic value are selected for Heritage Tree status, and are added to Tualatin's list of Heritage Trees. A map of these trees is available from the Community Services Department. West Linn Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by City of West Linn, Parks Department Heritage trees are designated by the City Council following review of a nomination form submitted by a citizen and accepted, in writing, by the property owner. The written consent includes provisions for the City to have reasonable access to the tree for maintenance, and with designation is an encumbrance on the property with a listed deed restriction. With designation a heritage tree plaque is placed upon or near the tree. Wilsonville Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by City of Wilsonville, Planning Division This program is totally voluntary and carries no regulatory component. Any person may nominate a tree using a form obtained from the city. If the tree is on private property it should be clearly visible from the public way and the nomination must have the owner’s written consent. Nominations are reviewed by a Heritage Tree Committee and recommended for approval to the City Council. City planning staff maintain an inventory of the trees and provide a small plaque to be posted near the tree in public view. Yamhill County Heritage Tree Program Sponsored by Yamhill County Historical Society The Yamhill County Historical Society Heritage Tree Program solicits tree nominations and then keeps an inventory of those trees accepted into the program. The inventory consists of 23 trees and includes 3 Oregon Heritage Trees: the Ewing Young Oak, the Baker/Russell Black Walnut, and the Hoover-Minthorn Pear. More Tree Programs Oregon Department of Forestry - Urban and Community Forestry Paul Ries, UCF Program Manager Oregon Big Tree Registry Cindy
Deacon Williams National Register of Big Trees American Forests
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