Tree Board

The Tree Board (formerly called the Community Forestry Committee) shall be charged with protecting and improving the quality of its existing and future tree resources, and to provide, update and administer a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas. The Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council. (Ord. 1955 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2016)

The City accepts applications for boards and commissions year-round, not just when there is a vacancy. If you feel you have something to contribute, please fill out an application and send it to City Clerk Susan Duncan. You can find the application here.

Membership Requirements: Board members shall serve four-year terms. Board member whose term is expiring may reapply to serve an additional term subject to recommendation by the Mayor and confirmation by the City Council. No limitations are created regarding the number of terms a Board member may serve. Members of the public who have resided in Whatcom County for at least one year are eligible to serve on the Board.

Tree Board	Term Expires
Pos. 1: Bertella Hansen	June 30, 2020
Pos. 2: Vacant	June 30, 2020
Pos. 3: Vacant	June 30, 2020
Pos. 4: Vacant	June 30, 2018
Pos. 5: Vacant	June 30, 2018

For more information about the Tree Board, please contact Communications and Community Relations Officer  Officer Megan Juenemann at meganjuenemann@cityofferndale.org.