The twelve-member Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission (CTAC) is comprised of ten individuals appointed by Charlotte City Council and the Mayor, and two staff members from Engineering & Property Management - Don McSween, the city arborist, and Tom Johnson, senior urban forester.

Mission
The mission of the CTAC is to achieve a community-wide recognition that trees and landscaping are an integral part of our quality of life, and it is the responsibility of all citizens to provide for and protect our urban forest environment.

CTAC members, E&PM staff and Charlotte citizens stand proudly with the newest tree planted in Freedom Park in honor of Arbor Day.

Vision

• To serve as advocates for the ongoing renewal of Charlotte's urban forest.
• To educate the citizens of Charlotte about the importance of trees and landscaping as they pertain to our quality of life.
• To advise and support City Council and assist City leaders on issues affecting Charlotte's urban forest.

Current Commissioners

Craig Madans, Chair
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Chris Buchanan
Judy Goda
Al Harris
Tom Hatley
Ann Macon-Ellis
Matt McLaren
Martin Sondey
Dede Wilson
Carrie Winter

To apply for CTAC membership, contact the City of Charlotte Clerk's Office at:

600 E. Fourth Street
Charlotte, NC  28202
(704) 336-7493

Volunteers shovel dirt onto newly planted tree at Freedom Park.

Arbor Day
Each year, the tree commission hosts an arbor day celebration for the community.  The 2008 Arbor Day Celebration was held at Freedom Park on March 29, 2008 with a brief ceremony and tree planting event.  Following the ceremony, TAC members and partners passed out tree seedlings for citizens to plant in their own yards.

Thanks to event partners Charlotte Regional Chapter USGBC and the Charlotte Arborist Association.