[Durham INC] Durham's Finest Trees now accepting applications

[Freid, Tobin L.]

Show your favorite tree some love by nominating it to be one of Durham's Finest Trees! Nomination date extended until October 13th!
http://nc-durham.civicplus.com/1580/Durhams-Finest-Trees

Durham's Finest Trees program recognizes significant trees in Durham County, promotes discovery and ability to identify trees, and helps preserve the best examples of specific tree species, particularly native and those trees well adapted to Durham County. The program also promotes awareness of trees in our community and hopes to catalog fine examples of magnificent specimens of trees due to their size, setting, historical importance, or significant feature. 

Durham tree lovers of all ages are invited to submit their nominations for significant trees in Durham County on a rolling basis.  Nominations received prior to October 1 of each year will be considered for awards that year (though this year we are extending the deadline to October 13th). Anything received after October 13 will be considered in the following year. Trees on private or public property can be nominated in each of the three categories: largest, historical, or meritorious. Preference will be given to native North Carolina tree species. Non-native trees may be considered if they are of a species, subspecies, variety or cultivar proven to be relatively long-lived and well-adapted to North Carolina. Winning trees will be recognized at a ceremony in the Spring.

Tobin L. Freid
Sustainability Manager
Durham City & County
(919) 560-7999
www.GreenerDurham.net