Tree Board
Tree Board Members and Terms
- Scott Updike – (term ends December 2024)
- Aaron Amore (Chair) – (term ends December 2027)
- Katie Coon (term ends December 2027)
- Jane King (term ends December 2026)
- Carlo Olivares (term ends December 2027)
- Tree Board Master Plan
- Public Service Requests (Non-urgent tree related questions and requests)
- City of Charles Town Tree Ordinance
- Tree Board Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Trees for Urban Landscapes is a publication of the West Virginia Division of Forestry providing information on tree species and characteristics, tips for planting and maintaining suitable trees, and identifying unsuitable trees for urban environments.
The Right Tree in the Right Place is a resource of the Arbor Day Foundation identifying the proper landscaping considerations included in the careful planning for a healthy community forest. This site includes a quiz to assist with learning how the characteristics of trees influence how and where they should be planted.
TreesAreGood.org is an educational website providing homeowners and other tree owners with reliable information regarding the benefits of trees and how to properly care for trees in an urban environment.
TLC for Trees provides tutorial articles and video vignettes intended to help ensure good structure and strength and continued best health and highest value of landscape trees.
Highlighted ProjectsCongrats To Emily, 5th grader at Wright Denny, on winning the poster contest!