TREE COMMISSION
The Tree Commission consists of nine members all appointed by City Council and administered by the director of public works. The term of office is three years. The commission is responsible for fostering the preservation, planting, replacement and removal of trees without denying the reasonable use and enjoyment of real property. In addition, the Commission (1) facilitates the planting, growing and protection of trees within the city; and (2) conducts continuing research, planning and feasible assessments required to promote and enforcement Chapter 20 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the regulation of planting, protection, preservation and removal of trees.
The commission meets the third Monday of each month at 11:00a.m. (for Alternative Compliance requests) and noon in Room A109 of the Public Works Facility at 161 S. Charlotte St. The normal length of the meeting is one to two hours. Please call (828) 259-5935 with questions regarding the meeting agenda.
The commission and Asheville Green Works co-sponsors the Treasured Trees program of Buncombe County, which recognizes unusual specimen trees. You might have a Treasured Tree on your property! The panel also assists commercial and residential citizens with tree and shrub selection.
Chair Bob Gale - bob@wnca.org
Below are some other links to websites to assist you in your landscaping needs: