City of Hickory Treasured Trees

Landscape Services Department, PO Box 398, 1441 9th Ave NE, Hickory, North Carolina 28603
phone: 828-323-7500        email: TTeague@ci.hickory.nc.us

Treasured Trees Program

The Hickory Treasured Trees program was established for the purpose of identification and preservation of trees in the city. By creating citizen awareness of the importance of mature trees, the Treasured Trees Program promotes preservation of these significant trees from topping, damage and removal.
 
The Treasured Trees Committee consists of members of the Tree Board, a subgroup of the Community Appearance Commission, as well as the City Arborist.  The Committee receives nominations for Treasured Trees, ensures that all criteria are met, and recognizes owners of Treasured Trees and reports activities to the Community Appearance Commission.

Criteria for Treasured Trees Nomination

• Tree(s) may be nominated as SPECIMEN, HISTORIC or LANDMARK

• SPECIMEN—
  • Size: Nominated tree should be of distinctive size for its species, beauty or age as compared to other individual species in the city.
  • Form or Rarity: Tree is outstanding specimen or form for its species. Tree is of a species that is unusual for the area or is unique.
• HISTORIC— Tree has association with or contribution to historic structure, district, noted person or historical event; documentation must be provided as to the association of the historic landmark, event or person important to the city or region.
• LANDMARK— Tree is considered landmark to a neighborhood, city or special site location

• Tree(s) must be structurally sound, true to genetic form, not topped or badly pruned and must have full potential to reach mature size and form
• Tree(s) must be visible from publicly accessible locations

Process

Complete nomination form and submit to the City of Hickory Tree Board with approval of the tree’s owner. Final selections, based on specific criteria, will be made by the City of Hickory Tree Board.

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