Any person who owns property in Lafayette may apply to the City Forester in order to designate a tree on that property as a "landmark tree." In order for the City Forester to designate a tree as a "landmark tree," the tree must meet one of the following criteria:

• The tree must be at least 30 years old.
• The tree must have a circumference of ten feet or more when measured three feet above its base.
• The City Forester must determine that the tree is rare or is associated with an historical event.

If you would like to designate one of your trees as a "landmark tree," call 303-665-5588, ext. 3610, for an application.

LandmarkTreeBrochure.pdf (116.1KB)   Landmark Tree Brochure

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