Tree Board
The Tree Board is responsible for hearing requests from residents regarding planting, maintenance and removal of street and park trees. It also is responsible for establishing guidelines for spacing of trees on town property.
All meetings are open to the public.
For more information, contact Public Space Manager Stephanie Trueblood by email or by phone at 919-296-9481.
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Treasure Trees
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The board's Treasure Trees program creates awareness of and gives recognition to the preservation of significant trees in the Hillsborough area. A significant tree may be on public or private land and can be recognized for its historic value; beauty; value to wildlife; or exceptional size, age, shape or color.
Trees can be nominated for the program online or by downloading, printing and mailing the form below.
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Tree City USA
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The town has long been a part of the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA program. In order to qualify for the program, the town is required to have:
- A tree board or department.
- A tree care ordinance.
- A community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita.
- An annual Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
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Bee City USA
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The national nonprofit Bee City USA organization has recognized Hillsborough's work to reverse pollinator declines. Tree Board members serve as liaisons to the Bee City USA organization and as committee members for the program. For more information, see the Bee City USA page on this website.
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Documents
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2021 Tree Board Meeting Schedule
Kings Highway Park Forest Plan
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Membership
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NameTerm expiresCasey CollinsSept. 30, 2023Frances Harris — vice chairJune 30, 2021Andrea Lewis — chairNov. 30, 2021Tim LogueSept. 30, 2023Bryan StuartFeb. 21, 2021Elizabeth WatersJan. 30, 2022Gregory Yavelak — ex-officio memberJune 8, 2018-
Casey Collins
- Term expires Sept. 30, 2023
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Frances Harris — vice chair
- Term expires June 30, 2021
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Andrea Lewis — chair
- Term expires Nov. 30, 2021
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Tim Logue
- Term expires Sept. 30, 2023
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Bryan Stuart
- Term expires Feb. 21, 2021
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Elizabeth Waters
- Term expires Jan. 30, 2022
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Gregory Yavelak — ex-officio member
- Term expires June 8, 2018
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Casey Collins
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Meeting information
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Upcoming:Regular Meeting (Remote)Date:April 21, 2021Time:9 a.m.Location:The Town of Hillsborough does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. See the Americans with Disabilities Act Policy webpage for more information.