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Tree City USA
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The City of Graham Tree Board serves as an advisory board to the City Council as it relates to the planting, growth and protection of trees and native plants within the City. Graham has also been recognized as a Tree City USA community for over three decades.
Member Roster
Tree Board Members (Term Expiration):
Members of the Tree Board serve three-year terms.
Jan Searls| Chair (2022)
Megan Buckner-Hickman (2024)
Carmen Larimore (2024)
Judy Hall (2023)
Open (2023)
Stephanie Ruiz (2022)
Open (2022)
(Open), City Council Liaison
Tim Covington – City Staff Liaison
Tree City USA
Tree City USA
Did you know Graham is recognized as a Tree City USA community? The Tree City USA designation is earned by meeting four standards established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of Foresters.
The City of Graham is happy to announce it has received a grant from Urban Offsets to plant over 200 trees city-wide. The Graham Tree Board has been hard at work to select and identify locations for new plantings. A variety of species are chosen to help increase the diversity of trees in Graham. Special thanks to the Public Works Department for coordinating the project and helping with the planting. The City is looking forward to seeing these trees mature into a lush canopy and improve the aesthetic character of our community.
Tree Donation
Tree Donation
The City of Graham is happy to announce it has received a grant from Urban Offsets to plant over 200 trees city-wide. This project is part of a sustainability initiative of Elon University to go carbon neutral by 2037. In fact, you may already see some of these new additions around town, for example on Melville St. across from Graham Middle School.
Interested in donating a Tree to the City of Graham?
Tree Donation Form
Arbor Day
Arbor Day
2020 Event cancelled as a result of COVID-19
Resources
Additional Resources
There are many online resources that provide information about the care, maintenance, and identification of trees. Below are a few that the Tree Board recommends if you are interested in learning more.
Arbor Day Foundation – Tree City USA, Tree Selection, Nursery, Planting, Care and Maintenance
Tree Board meetings are held on the first Monday of every month @ 7PM at the Graham Municipal Building, 201 South Main Street. All meetings are open to the public.
** The June 7, 2021 Tree Board meeting has been cancelled
** The July 5, 2021 Tree Board meeting has been cancelled
Recommended Reading
Too often crape myrtles are cut back to bare trunks in the belief this abuse will yield more flowers. In reality this type of severe pruning results in shorter bloom time, delayed flowering, and weaker branching, and can increase insect an disease problems. Learn More…
Native plants not only look good in landscapes, but can help birds and other insects complete their life cycles. For a beautiful, healthy yard consider taking these easy steps. Learn More…
From planting to maintenance – learn how to do it correctly. Published by the NC Urban Forest Council. Learn More…