Nominations are now being accepted for the Treasured Trees Program. The Treasured Trees Program seeks to document and preserve trees that have significant value to the greater community, and promote the awareness, benefit, and value of trees to the community.

• Selection Criteria

Trees of superior size or stature, those associated with historical events, trees noteworthy for their aesthetic or sentimental value, their scarcity, or even because they are great trees to climb or from which to swing can be nominated.

Groups of trees will also be considered for designation when their plurality contributes to their significance.

Nominated trees can be located on public or private property and can be nominated by anyone. Trees should be located in the Greater Columbia/Lexington Metropolitan Area, and preference will be given to trees in locations accessible for public viewing.

Nominations of trees located on private property require the signature of the property owner granting the Treasured Trees program access to the property in order to examine, measure, and photograph the nominated tree.

Nominations are due by October 26, 2009. Participants should provide their name and contact information along with a description, location, and photograph of the tree. If available, please include significance or history related to the tree.

Nominations may be delivered or emailed to:
City of Columbia
Forestry & Beautification
Division
Treasured Trees
2910 Colonial Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
Attn: Carroll Williamson
cswilliamson@
columbiasc.net