Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board consists of 5 members, appointed by the mayor, all of whom shall be residents of the City. Members serve without compensation but maybe reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. 

DUTIES:

  • Provides guidance on the selection and planting of trees in public places throughout the community. 
  • Work to enhance the community by encouraging proper maintenance, preservation and new plantings.
  • Educate the community about the benefits of trees.
William Neis    Term Expires 12/31/2022
Sharon Johnson Sawdo    Term Expires 12/31/2022
Joe Moloney                       Term Expires 12/31/2023
Dan Hinderer                      Term Expires 12/31/2023
John Zabihaylo                   Term Expires 12/31/2024
Sharon Bradley-Johnson    Term Expires 12/31/2024


​The Tree Advisory Board meets in 2022 on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at City Hall. All meetings are open to the public. 

The next regularly scheduled Tree Advisory Board meeting will be Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at City Hall

Public Meetings

  1. Arbor Day Celebration

Trees of Ludington

To help residents recognize and appreciate our various trees in Ludington and provide information that may help in selecting trees for your property, the Ludington Tree Advisory Board will periodically publish articles describing different types of trees.

  1. Ginkgo biloba description
  2. Koosa Dogwood description
  3. Preferred Tree List
  4. Japanese Tree Lilac
  5. Black Gum Tree
  6. Invasive Non-Native Woody Plants (7).docx
  7. 2022 Preferred Tree List
  1. Scarlet Oak description
  2. American Hornbeam Tree
  3. London Plane Tree
  4. Red Bud Tree
  5. Littleleaf Linden Tree

Tree Programs

  1. Arbor Day 2018
  2. Arbor Day Foundation Recognition of Tree City USA
  3. Spring Planting Suggestions