Casey Trees' Community Tree Planting Program Casey…

               Casey Trees' Community Tree Planting Program
Casey Trees' Community Tree Planting Program (CTP) helps groups and individuals improve
their neighborhoods by planting trees. Applications are accepted year-round.


Application Elements:
1. Submissions deadlines are June 15 and November 30.
   · Applications received June 15 are reviewed by June 30.
   · Applications received November 30 are reviewed by December 15.
2. Eligible planting sites* include private yards, apartment complexes, parks, schools,
   churches, and other spaces within the District of Columbia only.
3. Trees cannot be planted as replacement trees required by a Special Tree Permit under the
   Urban Forest Preservation Act.
4. Applications must specify the planting of 10 trees minimum. Large to medium sized shade
   trees are encouraged and will be given preference in the selection process.
5. Trees, loaned tools, technical and other assistance are provided; there are no cash awards.
6. Applicants must obtain permission of all property owners where trees will be planted.
7. At least two volunteers from the neighborhood are required to water and care for each tree.
   These volunteers must be identified and sign a pledge of support as part of the application.

* Please refer individual street tree planting requests to the District Department of
Transportation's (DDOT) Urban Forestry Administration at: 202-727-1000.


Application Approval and Follow-Up:
  1. Successful applicants will be assigned to either a spring or fall planting date.
  2. Upon acceptance, Casey Trees will assign a Lead Citizen Forester(s) as technical
      advisor(s) to help applicants develop a planting plan and maintenance schedule.
  3. Casey Trees staff and the Lead Citizen Forester will coordinate with the applicant to
      plant the trees on an assigned date.

    Program Steps                       Submission Deadline 1         Submission Deadline 2
    Submit Application by                       June 15                    November 30
    Application Reviewed by                     June 30                    December 15
    Orientation Meeting -                       Mid-July                   Mid-January
    Required
    Planting Season                      Fall (Oct. 1 ­ Dec. 15)      Spring (Mar. 1 ­ May 1)


Submission Instructions: Applications may be e-mailed, faxed or surface mailed. E-mail
electronic submissions (available at www.caseytrees.org) to friends@caseytrees.org. Fax
hardcopies to 202-833-4092, or mail to: Casey Trees, Attn: CTP Program, 1425 K Street NW,
Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20005. Due to high demand, submissions must be received or
postmarked by the application deadline to be eligible for the dates shown above.


Questions? Contact Matthew Fried at 202-349-1891.
Community Tree Planting Program Application
Project Location and Street Address: (10th St. and Franklin, NE)                                Ward:


Name of Organization:


Project Organizer Mailing Address:                                                              ZIP


Project Organizer:                                                 Project Organizer (secondary):


Daytime Phone:                                                     Daytime Phone:

Evening Phone:                                                     Evening Phone:


Email:                                                             Email:



1. Describe the goals of your project. Include the reason(s) for the request and the community need.



2. Describe organization or group, including any previous activities the group has worked on together.



3. Describe the potential planting location(s). Please include site description, street intersections,
addresses, and/or major landmarks. Attach a hand-drawn sketch of the proposed planting site,
showing new tree locations. Include closest main streets. Attach additional pages if necessary
and include maps and photos if helpful.


4. Total Number of Trees Requested (a minimum of 10 trees is required):
         Fill in all boxes that apply. Check the type of location and enter the number of trees for each
         location:
                     Residential/housing                                       #
                     Apartment/Condo/Coop Bldg                                 #
                     Park space                                                #
                     School yard                                               #
                     Church grounds                                            #
                     Community garden                                          #
                     New Development/Construction                              #
                     Commercial/Business                                       #
                     Fruit trees                                               #
                     Street trees**                                            #
                     Other: Specify _______________________                    #

**American elm-approved locations only



5. How did you learn about the Community Tree Planting Program?
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      7. Statement of Intent:
      I accept responsibility for organizing this planting project and recruiting sufficient numbers of volunteers.
      I accept responsibility for the trees donated by Casey Trees and commit to the care of the trees, which
      includes: watering, mulching, and monitoring during the establishment period of two years. This may
      include reporting on the health/survival of the tree as requested by Casey Trees staff. I further
      understand Casey Trees reserves the right to change species and adjust tree placement in our planting
      design if necessary (i.e., Right Tree, Right Place, Right Reason). I certify that these trees are not being
      planted to serve as required mitigation for removal of a Special Tree under the Urban Forest
      Preservation Act.

      Applicant Signature and Date:



      Return completed application to Casey Trees by the submission dates, June 15 or November 30, by
      email, fax, or mail:

      Attn: Community Tree Planting Program                           Phone: 202-833-4010 x113
      Casey Trees®                                                    Fax: 202-833-4092
      1425 K Street, NW, Suite 1050                                   Email: mfried@caseytrees.org
      Washington, DC 20005