Tree Commission

 The Leesburg Tree Commission is comprised of 7 members appointed by the Town Council for their interest and knowledge in urban forestry. The Commission's vision is to provide leadership to enhance, expand and preserve the tree canopy for the benefit of the community. The Commission is dedicated to promoting tree preservation and planting within the Town, providing a healthy and diverse tree canopy, as well as ensuring an aesthetic quality of life for all citizens. 

Current Appointees	Term ends
Bruce Dewar, Vice Chair	2012
David Drupa	2014
Davette Everly	2014
John Groothuis	2014
Ed Fleming	2012		Leesburg has been a Tree City USA participant since 1989!
Earl Hower	2012
Tom Seeman, Chair	2012
David S. Butler, Council Representative	n/a

Staff Contact
Jay Banks, Urban Forester, is staff liaison to the Commission and receives materials for distribution.

Meetings
The Tree Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm in the lower level conference room of Town Hall at 25 West Market Street. The public is welcome to attend. 

• Agendas
• Minutes
• 2010 Schedule - 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm

Related Information

• Bylaws and Rules of Procedures
  
• Department of Planning and Zoning
• HOA Tree Summit (2010)
  
• Tree Care Resources

Videos

• Benefits of Trees (July 2009)
• Tree Maintenance-Pruning (July 2009)
• Winter Trees Tips (October 2009)
• Battlefield Tree Planting and Emerald Ash Bore (December 2009)
• Proper Mulching Techniques (March 2010)
• New Tree Care Tips (May 2010)
• Avoiding Construction Damage (July 2010)