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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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.
| Board Member | Term Expires |
| Lisa Fritsch | July 2021 |
| Margaret Grassa | July 2021 |
| Kathleen Karlis (Chairperson) | July 2021 |
| Robert Lathrop | July 2021 |
| Tricia A. Losey | July 2023 |
| Robert Penkala | July 2022 |
| Molly Schneider | July 2021 |
| Sandra Sekora | July 2023 |
| Kim Wilt | July 2021 |
| Student Representative Needed |
**Vacant Position Available**
Council Liaison: Dennis Hennen
Staff Liaison: Derrick Schueller
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.