TREE COMMISSION
Tree Commission News
The Tree Commission is looking for volunteers to participate on the committee. We are looking for people who are interested in improving and beautifying our city with trees. We would like to have members that represent all areas of Highland so that we can continue to focus on projects that would benefit the city and its residents. Committee members do not need to have a knowledge of trees, but it would be helpful. If you or someone you know would be interested or would like more information, please contact Emily Gillingwater at (801) 772-4523 or email emily@highlandcity.org.
Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
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Arbor Day Tree planting project
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Arbor Day Tree Sale
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City Hall Christmas Tree Decorating (tree and decorations provided)
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Fall tree planting project
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Tree care & planting education
Links
City Trees & Plant List: Click here
Planting Zone Map - U.S. National Arboretum: Click here
Arbor Day: Click here
Tree Planting Brochure from Tree Utah: Click here
2010 Arbor Day Activities
April 12: Arbor Day Story Writing Contest entries due. 4th grade students in Highland are participating in our annual contest through their schools. Stories need to be turned in to their teachers.
April 29: Tree Care & Planting Class: 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Come learn about the different types of trees that grow well & Highland and most importantly how to properly plant your tree.
2010 Arbor Day Tree Planting Project
May 1st: Arbor Day Tree Planting Projects: Project #1 is at the Lone Peak Soccer Fields (4800 W/Knight Ave). Project #2 is the 11800 North Project (between 6000 W & 6300 W) We need several volunteers to help plant trees! Please bring gloves, shovels, and rakes. Planting starts at 8:00 a.m. and should be completed by noon.
2010 Arbor Day Tree Sale
The annual tree sale will be held Saturday, May 1 and May 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in front of the Highland Water Building on 11000 North (US-92) near 5600 West. To better facilitate this year’s sale, ONLY Highland City residents can purchase the first Saturday, May 1. As this is a no profit service the city provides to its residents, we want to make sure you have first choice. You will need a driver's license or a utility bill to identity yourself as a Highland City resident. We will only accept checks and cash (no credit/debit cards). Additionally, there will be an 8 tree maximum purchase. Any trees not sold the first Saturday will be available for purchase the next Saturday, May 8. This last day will be open to residents and non-residents. Trees are sold AS IS (no refunds, or exchanges once trees have been purchased). Please contact Lloyd in Public Works for more information about the Tree Sale (801) 772-4510.
2010 Arbor Day Tree Sale List
All Sales FINAL - No exchanges, refunds or warrantees. Prices and trees subject to change without notice.
(click on the tree name for more detailed information)
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Ash, Autumn Purple $65
Cherry, Kwanzan $65 *
Cherry, Royal Burgundy $67 *
Chokecherry, Canada Red $65 * all sold
Crab, Prairie Fire $65 all sold
Crab, Spring Snow $65
Locust, Purple Robe $65
Locust, Shademaster $45
London Plane Tree $65 all sold
Maple, Autumn Blaze $50 all sold
Maple, Crimson King $60 all sold
Maple, Crimson Sentry $72 all sold
Maple, Hedge $65
Maple, October Glory $60 all sold
Maple, Red Sunset $50 all sold
Oak, Bur $60 all sold
Pear, Chanticleer/Cleveland $48 *
Plum, Thundercloud $45 *
Redbud,Eastern alba (white) $75 * all sold
Redbud, Eastern (pink) $65 *
Spruce, Colorado (4-5’) $45 all sold
Spruce, Colorado (6-7’) $70 all sold
Pine, Austrian (3-4’) $40
Pine, Austrian (6-7’) $67 all sold
Pine,Bosnian Redcone(3-4’) $50 all sold
*Approved for planting in the park strip
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Tree Commission Meeting Agenda & Minutes
2010
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Information about the Tree Commission (as provided in the January handouts)
For more information, please contact Emily Gillingwater, Highland City Community Enhancement Coordinator,