Tree Commission
Meetings
- 5:00 pm on the first Tuesday of every month
- Public Conference Room
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Administration Office
501 E. Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Members
The commission has 10 members plus the City’s Urban Forester, a Planning Commission Representative, and a Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards representative who serve 3-year terms.
- Peggy Van Yahres, Chair
Email Peggy Van Yahres - Brian Menard
Email Brian Menard - Jeffrey Aten, Vice-Chair
Email Jeffrey Aten - Jody Lahendro, Planning Commission
Email Jody Lahendro - Tim Padalino, LINR (10th & Page)
Email Tim Padalino - Jeff Pacelli
Email Jeff Pacelli
- Anson Parker, LINR (Fifeville)
Email Anson Parker - Mark Rylander
Email Mark Rylander - Victoria Metcalf
Email Victoria Metcalf - Jean Umiker-Sebeok
Email Jean Umiker-Sebeok - Mark Zollinhofer, Tree Steward
Email Mark Zollinhofer - Vacant
- Vacant, City Arborist and Staff Liaison (ex-officio)
Purpose
The Tree Commission will serve strictly in an advisory role assisting City Council, the Planning Commission and City staff on issues regarding tree planting, protection, preservation, and removal. The intent of the Commission is to protect and improve the urban forest, which provides better quality of life for City residents and provides environmental and aesthetic benefits, by preserving and monitoring all trees located on public right-of-ways and public property.
The Commission will stay informed about local changes and intentions involving trees and plans for public lands and infrastructure in the City. It will advocate for trees before the City Council and the Planning Commission. The Commission will also advise on the protection of trees and tree canopy on private properties as appropriate. The Commission will work toward enhancing the diversity and health of the tree canopy in Charlottesville.
Donate to the Tree Planting Program
As stewards of Charlottesville’s legacy, Charlottesville Parks and Recreation is dedicated to enhancing quality of life in the city by providing unique programs in safe, beautiful, and resilient places. Any interested party can donate to the Parks and Recreation Department in order to protect and improve the urban forest, which provides better quality of life for City residents and provides environmental and aesthetic benefits, by preserving and monitoring all trees located on public rights-of-ways and public property.