Click blue box above to request a tree.

 

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The Findlay Shade Tree Commission was created in 1978 by Findlay City Council to address the need to care for Findlay’s aging urban forest. Members of the Shade Tree Commission are appointed by the Mayor to three-year terms. The remaining members come from the City of Findlay Engineering and Public Works departments. The Commission operates with guidance from the Shade Tree Ordinance 913 and coordinates with the Public Works Department.

 

The Shade Tree Commission’s responsibilities are to provide leadership in selection, promotion, planting and care of trees in public areas like street right-of-ways, parks, cemeteries and other city properties, as well as hazardous tree removal.

Information and exhibits are available to assist residents, businesses and local organizations in these efforts. Volunteers, donations of trees and funds for tree programs are always welcome.

Mission

• To provide technical support for the establishment and maintenance of city trees
• Educate all city residents on the benefits of trees for our community
• Importance of proper tree care

Findlay continues to be a “Tree City USA” community for over 40 years designated by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

Commission Members

Member		Term Expiration
Tom Mills	Mayoral appointment	December 31, 2026
Jane Ebersole	Mayoral appointment	December 31, 2026
Haley Belisle, Chair	Mayoral appointment	December 31, 2025
Rick Watson	Mayoral appointment	December 31, 2026
	Mayoral appointment	December 31, 2025
	Mayoral appointment	December 31, 2025
AJ Copus	Public Works	none
Dave Honse	Public Works	none
Jeremy Kalb	Engineering Department	none
Brian Bauman	Findlay City Council	none
Rob Martin	Service-Safety Director	none

Commission Documents