Do you have a tree that you think may fit the criteria for our Heritage Tree Program?
The WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program maintains a list of trees of significance in unincorporated Clark County through its Heritage Tree Program. If you’d like to nominate a tree, follow the link to learn more and see if it fits the criteria. The nomination deadline is April 30th.
How to Nominate a Tree
If you have or know of a special tree or a grove of trees that might be considered for Heritage Tree status, please review the program criteria listed below and contact the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program at 564-397-5738, or submit a Heritage Tree Nomination form to erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or in person at the Clark County Extension Office Master Gardener Program; 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA 98665.
Nomination Criteria
Heritage Tree status may be granted to a tree or a collection of trees if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
Exceptional or unusual size, form, or rarity
Significant age
Association with a significant landmark, person, event or natural resource
Is considered a local landmark, visually accessible to public viewing
Arrangement as a collection, such as a notable grove, avenue, or planting
Nominees must:
Be in good condition as evaluated by the Heritage Tree committee. The evaluation may include input by professional tree experts.
Have written consent of the property owner. Consent is non-binding and participation is strictly voluntary. Participation may be revoked at any time by the property owner. There is no legal relationship governing participation.
DID YOU KNOW? The Black Walnut tree right next to the path at Frenchman’s Bar has been listed as a Heritage Tree? This tree stands at almost 100 feet tall with a diameter of about 9 feet wide, this tree is estimated to be approximately 150 years old (planted in the late 1800’s!).
Let’s celebrate the grand trees in our community with a nomination of Heritage Tree.