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, Vice Chair
  • James Love
  • Cambrie Nelson
  • Diana Thornton
  • Michael Cartmill

  • Nicole Kieffer
  • Douglas Tripp, Chair
  • Barbra Villona
  • Joel King, Council Liaison
  • Josh Hopkins, 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

Application

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

    Open Positions

    Apply for Housing Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for two positions. Special qualification: A representative from an organization that develops and/or operates housing, transitional housing, short-term housing, or shelter for special needs (e.g., Options, OnTrack, Kairos, Women’s Crisis Support Team, Hearts With A Mission, Gospel Rescue Mission, etc.) and one representative who is a residential developer. Fill out and submit online by September 15, 2023

    Apply for Sustainability and Energy Action Committee - Applications are being accepted for seven positions. Special qualification: Ideal membership would include an energy efficiency specialist, solar/energy technology specialist, solid waste or recycling experience, and a student. Fill out and submit online by September 29, 2023

    Apply for Urban Tree Advisory Committee - Applications are being accepted for three positions. Special qualification: Interest in promotion and enhancement of the urban forest. Fill out and submit online by September 8, 2023

    Apply for Committee on Public Art - Applications are being accepted for two positions. Special qualification: Representatives will generally represent visual arts, performing arts, and art education fields. Fill out and submit online by December 1, 2023

    Apply for Budget Committee  - Applications are being accepted for four positions. Special qualification: Residents and Electors of City of Grants Pass.  Seek diversity of philosophy and representation of divergent views of the community. Fill out and submit online by October 6, 2023

    Apply for Historical Buildings and Sites Committee  - Applications are being accepted for one position. Special qualification: Citizen-at-large. Fill out and submit online by October 6, 202