Tree Board
The Tree Board consists of nine members, one of which may be a City Council member. Each member serves a three-year term, except for the Councilmember, who serves a one year term. The director of the Department of Public Works serves as an ex-officio member of the Tree Board.
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2019 Fall Tree Planting Program
The beauty of Berkley's tree-lined streets is a result of the successful Tree Planting Program that allows residents to purchase beautiful trees at a reasonable cost every year. The young trees that are planted are about 1½ inches in diameter and approximately 10 feet tall.
Click here for the Tree Planting Program information packet and Order Form. Deadline to submit order form and payment: Friday, August 16, 2019.
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Click here for the Tree Planting Program information packet and Order Form. Deadline to submit order form and payment: Friday, August 16, 2019.
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Prohibited Species of Public Trees
In order to promote native plant species diversity and to prevent the loss of habitat due to the spread of naturalized non-native plant species, please click here for a list of prohibited trees.
In order to promote native plant species diversity and to prevent the loss of habitat due to the spread of naturalized non-native plant species, please click here for a list of prohibited trees.
The Tree Board meets the second Monday of each month at 7 pm. at the Berkley Public Library. If you're interested in serving on a City Committee, please fill out an Online Boards & Commissions Application or contact the City Clerk's office at 248-658-3310
| Board Member | Term Expires |
| Lisa Fritsch | July 2021 |
| Margaret Grassa (Chairperson) | July 2021 |
| Kathleen Karlis | July 2021 |
| Robert Lathrop | July 2021 |
| Tricia A. Losey | July 2020 |
| Robert Penkala | July 2022 |
| Molly Schneider | July 2021 |
| Sandra Sekora | July 2020 |
| Kim Wilt | July 2021 |
| Anthony Turner (student rep) | October 2019 |
Council Liaison: Dennis Hennen
Click here for agendas & minutes. To view the enabling legislation surrounding the Tree Board, click here. Questions or comments for the board can be directed to DPW Director Derrick Schueller at dschueller@berkleymich.net or 248-658-3390.