Tree Preservation Committee

Mission Statement

This committee will serve as the working group for supporting the Planning Board on Tree Preservation education and bylaw needs in Dover.

The Tree Preservation Committee was established by vote of the Planning Board on November 21, 2022. 

Responsibilities 

This committee will have up to eight (8) members appointed by the Planning Board for a two year term.  The committee aims to have expert representation from land-management affiliated committees or boards, interested community residents, a high-school student, and an industry expert in tree management.  

It will liaise with Town staff on an as-needed basis and will not be assigned administrative staff.  It will also collaborate with outside consulting support when directed by the Planning Board.

The Tree Preservation Committee will provide support to the Planning Board by performing research, drafting tree preservation bylaws, conducting community outreach, and developing community education programs.  This committee will collaborate with other land-use related departments, boards, and Town staff, such as the Tree Warden, on tree preservation concerns, initiatives, planning, and care throughout the Dover community. The committee will ensure that resident voices are heard throughout the committee initiatives. The committee will submit recommendations to the Planning Board for action related to educating the community about existing and future tree-related bylaw development, and will provide an annual report summarizing the completed and ongoing initiatives and activities.

This committee does not have a budget.

Meetings

• Check the Town Calendar for meeting dates and times.
• View Minutes and Agendas for past meetings in the Agenda Center. 

Members