Urban Tree Advisory Committee

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Purpose

The Grants Pass Urban Tree Advisory Committee was established on March 2, 1988, to review, develop and implement programs and activities which promote, protect and enhance the urban forest as a part of the Tree City USA program.

Committee responsibilities include:

  • Promoting interest in the value of urban trees through community education, scheduling arbor events and encouraging tree planting and care
  • Reviewing the urban forestry program and making recommendations to the Council regarding that program

Through committee and city efforts, the City of Grants Pass has been named "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the past 26 years.

Members

  • Michael Holzinger
  • James Love
  • Dan McBerty, Vice Chair
  • David Renton
  • Chris Rudd

  • Nicole Kieffer
  • Douglas Tripp, Chair
  • Barbra Villona
  • Joel King, Council Liaison
  • Tony Mecum, Staff Liaison

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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"Trees and their many benefits to our communities have never been more important. Proper tree planting and care today will help ensure cleaner, healthier, more tree-filled cities and towns tomorrow."

- John Rosenow, President, National Arbor Day Foundation

  1. Accepting applications for the Urban Area Planning Commission

    Applications are still being accepted for a position on the Urban Area Planning Commission due to a term that expires November 18, 2021. Read on...

  2. Accepting applications for Parks Advisory Committee

    Applications are being accepted for one position on the Parks Advisory Committee due to a resignation. Read on...

  3. Accepting applications for Housing Advisory Committee

    Applications are still being accepted for a position on the Housing Advisory Committee (HAC) due to an expired term. Read on...

  4. Accepting applications for Historical Buildings and Sites Commission

    Applications are being accepted for one position on the Historical Buildings and Sites Commission. Read on...

  5. Accepting applications for the Committee on Public Art

    Applications are still being accepted for one position on the Committee on Public Art (CoPA). Read on...
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Application

  1. Committee / Commission Application - fill out and submit online.

    Open Positions

    Apply for Urban Area Planning Commission - fill out and submit online by October 15, 2021

    Apply for Parks Advisory Committee - fill out and submit online by November 1, 2021

    Apply for Committee on Public Art - fill out and submit online by November 5, 2021

    Apply for Historical Buildings and Sites Commission - fill out and submit online by December 3, 2021

    Apply for Housing Advisory Committee - Special Qualifications: Renter in the low- to moderate-income category - fill out and submit online by December 13, 2021