Agenda
Town of Ridgefield Tree Committee Meeting
Tuesday March 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Tree Warden's Office
60 South Street FL2, Ridgefield, Connecticut
Policy: Tree Committee meetings will be conducted under Roberts Rules of Order and all participants are expected to conduct themselves with dignity and treat all those present with respect, empathy and civility.
Agenda
1) Welcome new Committee Member: Ian Dow
2) Report of Tree Warden
3) Approval of Minutes from February Meeting
4) Reminder of meetings: Tuesday April 11 at 6:30pm AND Saturday April 26 at 10am
5) Finances
6) “Sharing knowledge with community”
a. Tree Committee spring circular (Paul; more assistance needed …)
b. Tree Committee web site https://www.ridgefieldct.gov/tree-committee
b. Update on Facebook group “Ridgefield, CT Trees” (Tom)
7) Ideas for Ballard Park Arbor Day celebration on Saturday April 26 at 10am
a. Plant shade tree (by professional) near SE corner of Kids’ Playground
b. Tentative attendance/presentation by Beth Bernard, Outreach Forester, Bureau of Natural Resources Forestry Division, CT DEEP
c. Ridgefield’s “Tree City” recognition: signage; SWAG?
d. Trees on your property: What to look for
e. Other ideas?
8) Projects
a. Forestry Management Plan revision; Inclusion of Town Native Tree Policy
https://www.ridgefieldct.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif4916/f/uploads/native_plant_policy_oct2023.pdf (applies to municipal properties)
b. Identifying trees & mapping LOCATIONS using GPS
c. Oak tree (from acorn) for Caudatowa Garden Club behind Playhouse sign at old HS
d. Library & Outdoor presentation(s)/ “hands on” seminars
e. Seven Members for Seven Sectors
e-1) Assess Town RoW trees et al. for a) safety; b) continuity of travel, utilities
e-2) Identify locations for “trees of note”
e-3) Manage Woodlands and Urban Forests – Review of Municipal Policies
f. Arboretum accreditation
9) Public Engagement ("…. share knowledge with the Community; establish and maintain an optimum, stable, and safe public tree and plant environment")
10) Adjournment