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Trees & Public Greenery Committee

The Trees & Public Greenery Committee was established by Ordinance [Article I, Section 1.413] and consists of nine (9) voting members including the City Manager or designee, the Tree Warden, the Public Works Foreman in charge of tree maintenance, and six (6) individuals with an interest in trees and public greenery.  The members of the Committee are appointed by the Mayor and City Council for three year terms.

The main purpose of the Committee is to advise and assist the City’s Tree Warden in implementing the provisions of the “Portsmouth Urban Forestry Ordinance,” [Article III, Section 8.300] to ensure the proper expansion, protection and maintenance of the City’s Urban Forest, by (1) establishing on public lands and public rights of way as many trees as can be maintained in a suitable and aesthetically pleasing manner; (2) encouraging the planting of trees that will represent a diversity of species and age classes; (3) regulating the enforcement and planting and maintenance of trees on City property; and (4) establishing limits on the amount of disturbance that may take place on any public property. 

No trees may be removed from any public right of way or public place in the City without a permit from the Tree Warden and permits may not be granted until after a hearing has been held by the Trees & Public Greenery Committee.

If you have any further questions please contact Charles Baxter, Certified Arborist and City Foreman, at 603-570-8480.

Upcoming Meetings

Wed Apr 14

Trees & Public Greenery Committee

8:00 AM
Zoom Meeting
Wed May 12

Trees & Public Greenery Committee

8:00 AM
Zoom Meeting
Wed Jun 09

Trees & Public Greenery Committee

8:00 AM
Zoom Meeting

Meeting Playlist

03.10.21 Trees & Greenery Committee Meeting

03.10.21 Trees & Greenery Committee Meeting

March 15, 2021

02.10.21 Trees and Greenery Committee

02.10.21 Trees and Greenery Committee

February 10, 2021

11.18.20 Trees and Greenery Committee

11.18.20 Trees and Greenery Committee

November 18, 2020

10.14.20 Trees and Greenery Committee

10.14.20 Trees and Greenery Committee

October 14, 2020

9.9.20 Trees & Greenery Committee Meeting

9.9.20 Trees & Greenery Committee Meeting

September 9, 2020

Go To YouTube Playlist

Committee Members

Content
Name Address Home Telephone Appointment Date Expiration Date
Richard G. Adams 75 Kent St. (603) 436-4445 3/17/2003  
A. J. Dupere, State Forester Urban Forestry Center      
Michael Griffin 579 Sagamore Ave, #55 (603) 498-8960 6/18/2018  
Peter Loughlin, Chair 336 Thaxter Rd. (603) 431-6466 3/17/2003  
Peter Rice, Public Works Director        
Dennis Souto 218 Willard Avenue (603) 436-2466 9/04/2012  
Daniel Umbro 21 Wallis Rd (603) 770-5547 2/16/2016  
Patricia Bagley 213 Pleasant Street (617) 680-7136 9/03/2019  
Charles Baxter, Certified Arborist, City Arborist Foreman    (603) 570-8480    
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