Report, Request & RSVP

2. Each year the Town offers a limited number of native trees to be planted on private property on a first-come, first-served basis. The Town will plant a tree only if the Town arborist determines that there is an appropriate location on your property. It is the Town's preference to plant canopy trees whenever possible.  

   The deadline to request a tree for the spring 2023 tree planting is March 31, 2023.

4. Name*
5. Email*
7. Address*
8. Phone Number*
10. Preferred Location on Property

12. Prior to the planting of any tree, the Town will schedule a site visit for you to discuss tree species and location with the Town arborist. If the arborist determines that the property has a suitable location for a tree, the Town will schedule the tree planting. Prior to planting, the exact location will be marked by a flag, and you will receive a letter confirming the tree species.

    The following native trees are available through the program. Please indicate if you have a preference.

14. Canopy Tree
    -- Select One --No preferenceAmerican BeechAmerican Elm (Varietal)American LindenAmerican SycamoreBald CypressBlackgum (Tupelo)Chestnut OakNorthern Red OakOvercup OakPignut HickoryRed Maple (Varietal)River BirchScarlet OakShingle OakSouthern MagnoliaSouthern Red OakSugar Maple (Varietal)Swamp White OakSweetgum (Varietal)Tulip PoplarWhite OakWillow OakYellowwood
15. Understory Tree
    -- Select One --No preferenceEastern RedbudFlowering DogwoodWhite Fringe TreeAmerican HornbeamHop HornbeamServiceberryPaw PawSassafrasFlowering Cherry (Asian)
16. Evergreen Tree
    -- Select One --No preferenceVirginia MagnoliaWhite PineEastern Red CedarNorthern White CedarAmerican Holly
20. Agreement & Release*

    The Town of Chevy Chase conducts a Private Native Tree Planting Program pursuant to which the Town authorizes the Town’s contractor to plant native trees on private property within the Town boundaries. This service is provided at no cost to residents. However, in making the trees and the Town’s contractor available to residents and paying for the trees and the contractor’s services, the Town does not guarantee or accept responsibility for any trees or the services provided by the Town’s contractor. Residents are responsible for maintaining the trees and for assuring that the trees are planted in a location that does not conflict with improvements or other uses of the property.

    In consideration for making the Private Native Tree Planting Program available to the undersigned, the undersigned agrees that he/she has read this document in its entirety, understands and agrees that the Town will not be responsible for the tree(s) after planting, and agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Town and all of its officers, employees and agents from all suits, actions, damages, and costs which may result in any way from the selection, installation, and/or maintenance of the tree(s) provided to the resident.

    1. I have read this Agreement & Release in its entirety and understand its terms.
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