Tree Board
The Tree Board assists the City Manager and Public Works in developing comprehensive tree management and preservation programs for the city. The Board also serves as a clearinghouse for information on trees.
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 Council member, who serves a one-year term. The director of the Public Works Department serves as an ex-officio member of the Tree Board.
The Trees of Berkley, Michigan, USA: A Guide for Community Residents
To see our Berkley Tree Guide
This tree guide was developed under the direction of Dr. Asia Dowtin of Michigan State University Department of Forestry and compiled by urban forestry research assistants Corinne Carpenter, Indya Hunt, and Jared Shaffer. It is intended for use by the City of Berkley’s Tree Board and community residents who will engage in ongoing initiatives related to the stewardship of Berkley’s urban forest.
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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.
Who We Are.
| 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 |
| Mike Leneway | July 2023 |
| Student Representative Needed |
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 248-658-3490.