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Tree Commission
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Agendas & Minutes
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Members
- MaryLee Haughwout
- Jackie Sabath
- Lester Scheuermann
- Andrew Doyle
- Judy Alba
- Gabriel Popkin
About the Mount Rainier Tree Commission
The Mount Rainier Tree Commission is a group of volunteers charged with helping the City of Mount Rainier protect and develop its tree canopy.
The Tree Commission advises City staff and council on decisions regarding planting and maintenance of city-owned trees. In addition, the Tree Commission works to educate residents about trees and organizes public tree plantings within the city.
The Tree Commission has no authority over trees on private property, but commission members may advise property owners regarding trees on their property, at the request of the property owner. The Tree Commission consists of at least five and no more than seven members, all residents of the City of Mount Rainier, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of City Council.
The City of Mount Rainier's Urban Forest Code regulates the actions affecting the urban forest for public and private property trees. Please visit the Tree Maintenance page for more information.
Tree Resources for Mount Rainier Residents
Learning About and Selecting Native Plants
- Chesapeake Natives, Inc.- Resources
- Maryland Native Plant Society - Gardening Guide
- Nuts for Natives
- University of Maryland Extension Service
Purchasing Native Trees and Plants
- Bona Terra
- Chesapeake Natives, Inc. - Plant Sales
- Denchfield Landscaping, Hyattsville, MD
- Direct Native Plants, Middle River, MD (mail order)
- Green Landing Nursery
- Maryland Native Plant Society - Nurseries
- Nuts for Natives - Where to Buy Native Plants
- Patuxent Nursery, Bowie, MD
Planting Trees and Support for Planting
First, check that it is safe to dig, Call 811 or open a request online.
- Global Health and Education Projects, Inc., Riverdale MD
Family Tree Adoption Program
Provides free native trees and shrubs to private homeowners in Prince George's County. - Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Marylanders Plant Trees - Prince George's County - RainCheck Rebate Program
Includes rebates for tree planting - University of Maryland Extension Service
Planting and Care of Trees
Minutes of the Meeting
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Jan 31-2022
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Mar 28, 2022
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Jun 06, 2022
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Sep 13, 2022
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Nov 03, 2022
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Jan 05, 2023
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Mar 09, 2023
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Jun 01, 2023
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Jul 27, 2023
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Sep 28, 2023
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Dec 04, 2023
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting February 22, 2024
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting April 25, 2024
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting Nov 4, 2024 (PDF)
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting January 13, 2025
- Tree Commission Minutes of the Meeting March 10, 2025
Contact the Tree Commission
To submit a question or comment, email the Tree Commission.
Please keep in mind that the Tree Commission is an all-volunteer group, and is not always able to respond to requests for immediate information or action. If a response to your query is needed, we will try to provide one in a timely manner.