HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 1804RESOLUTION NO. 1804
A Resolution establishing the Village of Plainfield Heritage Tree Recognition Program
WHEREAS, the Village of Plainfield, as a Tree City, recognizes that trees are a valuable
community resource and that effective forestry management results in lasting and continuous
benefits to our residents; and
WHEREAS, the Village wishes to establish a program to promote tree conservation and
recognize trees that add to the beauty and character of the Village of Plainfield; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Tree Program will recognize trees that are least 50 years old
and deserve recognition for their size, beauty, historical significance, or other unique qualities;
and
WHEREAS, the nomination of a tree to the Heritage Tree Recognition Program shall
coincide with the annual celebration of Arbor Day in April and Preservation Month in May; and
WHEREAS, all Heritage Trees will be recognized in the Village's Heritage Tree
Registry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Plainfield hereby establishes
the Heritage Tree Recognition Program.
PASSED by the Village President and Board of Trustees this 7th day of June 2021.
AYES: Ruane, Wojowski, Benton, Calkins, Kalkanis, Larson
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
APPROVED, by the Village President on June 7, 2021.
JOHN F. GOUDELIS
VILLAGE P SIDENT
VILLAGE CLERK