Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission

NOTE: CTAC meeting date and time will be the second Tuesday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

CTAC's Mission

  • Review and provide guidance on guidelines within the Charlotte Tree Manual

  • Serve in a quasi-judicial role in determining appeals and variances related to the Charlotte Tree Ordinance

  • To advise and support City Council and assist City leaders on issues affecting Charlotte' urban forest

  • Administer the Mayor's Crown Tree Awards Program 

Bylaws, rules and procedure for the Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission(PDF, 159KB)

Appeal and Variance Hearing Information

NOTE: Applications must be fully completed and include fee payment to be considered.

 

crown tree awards

Crown Tree Awards

Nominations are now open for the Crown Tree Awards, which celebrate Charlotte’s amazing urban forest and the citizens who preserve, grow and advocate for it. Nominations are open to all and must be submitted by April 30, 2025 by 5:00pm. Applicants must include award category, pictures, and a description of why their nominee should win!

Winners will receive a beautiful, locally sourced wood plaque and certificate. Members of the Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission will honor winners at the June business meeting. Winners will also be acknowledged by the Mayor and City Council.

Please submit nominations via email to to CTCP@charlottenc.gov or click the link below.

Current Commissioners

Sara Gagne (Chair)

Sarah Hart 

Nate Negrin 

Elliott Voreis

Charlie Welch

Elizabeth Magan

Kevin Mason

Thomas Haapapuro

Dustin Counts

Jennifer Wolf

Apply for CTAC membership here.

Submittal Information

Application form may be submitted to:

CTCP@charlottenc.gov

 

Or submitted with fee (check only) to:

Chair of Charlotte Tree Commission

c/o Chief Urban Forester

600 E. Fourth St. (8th Floor)

Charlotte, NC 28202

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