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In accordance with adopted resolution the Tree Commission is now meeting as a "Management Advisory Committee."

Interested in applying to be a Tree Management Advisory Committee member?
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The Tree Management Advisory Committee was established by ordinance in 1983 under the authority of Ashland Municipal Code, Chapter 2.25. Generally, it is made up of five voting members, and three non-voting members consisting of an Ashland City Councilor, a Parks and Recreation Department representative, and a Community Development Department representative.

The Tree Management Advisory Committee's powers, duties and responsibilities are:

To act in an advisory capacity to the Planning Commission, City Council and Planning Department Staff Advisor in the administration of the land-use planning process, with respect to tree science and requirements, landscape design and principles, locally suitable botanic species and protection of natural resources.
To develop and recommend ordinances and policies for the planting, care and protection of trees throughout the City.
To act in an advisory capacity to all City departments regarding tree protection, maintenance, removal on all City properties.
To educate the citizenry and to promote public knowledge and understanding of the benefits of appropriate tree planting and care.
Plus additional duties that can be found within Ashland Municipal Code Chapter 2.25 .

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Please remember that other than staff, the people listed below are volunteers working on behalf of our community and should only be contacted on matters related to their particular commission, committee or board.

Contact the Tree Management Advisory Committee

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Established	Meetings	Length of Term
1983, Ordinance 2260	Thursday prior to the regular Planning Commission meeting; at 6:00 PM, 51 Winburn Way (Planning Commission meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month)	3 years

Members

Name	Title	Term Begin	Term End
Vacancy 1	Member - Position 5		4/30/2024
Vacancy 2	Member - Position 7		4/30/2022
Vacancy 3	Member - Position 3		4/30/2024
Aaron Anderson	Staff Liaison
Peter Baughman	Park Liaison
Asa Cates	Member - Position 2	10/18/2019	4/30/2023
Cat Gould	Member - Position 6	1/15/2019	4/30/2022
Christopher John	Member - Chair Position 1	6/17/2014	4/30/2023
Bob Kaplan	Council Liaison
Eric Simpson	Member - Position 4	11/6/2018	4/30/2024