Tree Commission
Chattanooga’s Tree Commission advocates for and engages community members in urban tree canopy issues. Tree Commission members represent a variety of backgrounds and professions.
The specific duties of the Tree Commission, described in Sec. 32-303., include studying urban tree problems, educational outreach, reporting to City officials and City Council, and adjudicating tree disputes. As part of these duties, the Tree Commission organizes an annual Arbor Day volunteer tree planting event, partnering with community organizations to expand tree cover in all parts of the City.
Current members of the Chattanooga Tree Commission:
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Grace Wooten, Chair |
Bruce Blohm, Treasurer |
Erica Lewis |
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Michael Strok, Vice-chair |
B.J. Absher |
Sally Wencel |
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Carol White, Board Secretary |
Craig Walker |
Hill Craddock |
Members serve on terms of 4 years and can seek re-appointment, for up to three consecutive terms.
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm.
Traditionally, meetings have been held at theDevelopment Resource Center (1250 Market St). Currently, meetings are held online using Google Meet. The meeting information all upcoming meetings is:
Meeting ID
meet.google.com/jwb-bgdr-yra
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 614-392-7912
PIN: 939 082 635#
2020 Meeting Minutes are available by clicking here.
Questions may be directed to the City Forester, Pete Stewart
Mission:
Serve people with integrity and improve the infrastructure and environment through excellence.
Justin Holland, Administrator
1250 Market Street
Chattanooga TN 37402 (map)
(423) 643-6311
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