Historic and Specimen Trees Program
Metro Nashville Historic and Specimen Trees Program Nomination Application for Big Old Tree Contest Winners
Tree Information
This tree is a previous winner of the Big Old Tree Contest from 1988 - 2019
Yes
No
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Is this application for one tree or multiple trees?
One Tree
Multiple Trees
Designation of Specimen Tree - A Specimen Tree must meet one of the following requirements (Check all that apply)
Tree(s) is an exceptional size and age.
Trees(s) is commonly recognized as an established/familiar feature of the community, or can be confirmed as significant to community’s heritage.
Tree(s) was planted by, or memorial to, or associated with, a national/regional/state recognized individual/group/event/cause & is 50 years or older.
Designation of Historic Tree - A Historic Tree must meet the following requirement
Tree(s) was direct witness to a significant national or regional historic event or cultural movement and can be confirmed to date to that time.
Historic or Specimen Narrative: Provide a historic narrative that gives a factual account of the history of the tree or group of trees and the surrounding area, which gives the tree(s) its significance. Include important dates, people, events, legends, activities, etc. associated with the tree.
Tree Species:
Common Name:
i.e. Black Walnut
Scientific Name
i.e. Juglans nigra
Name By Which Tree is Known:
Why is the tree so named?
Measurements (provide if possible):
Trunk circumference at 4 ½ feet above ground (in inches):
Total tree height (in feet):
Average crown diameter (in feet):
Age (if known):
Tree Health:
Excellent (no visible or known defects or health problems)
Good (appears in good health with only minor defects)
Fair (appears in average health with some obvious defect)
Poor (trees in noticeable decline)
Bad (trees in severe decline)
A set of non-returnable color prints of the tree(s) is required with the application. Maps or diagrams of locations are helpful. The applicant grants Metro Beautification and Environment Commission and the Metro Tree Advisory Committee all rights and privileges to the images and information attached to, or included in, this application.
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Tree Location
Location of Tree(s)
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
GPS Coordinates (if available):
Latitude
Longitude
Directions to Tree(s)
Attach Map (if available)
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Land Use:
Residential
Commercial
Woodland
Farmland
Cemetery
Other
If Cemetery:
Public Cemetery
Private Cemetery
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Name of Cemetery
Tree Owner Information
Ownership of tree (If organization, corporation, government, or non-profit, include contact name and title)
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Nominator Information
If different from the tree owner
Name
First Name
Last Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
-
Area Code
Phone Number
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
As the applicant, I understand that although the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission and the Metro Tree Advisory Committee encourages the owner of each Historic and Specimen Tree to give it proper care, the Metro Beautification and Environment Commission and the Metro Tree Advisory Committee does not certify the tree as being safe or without hazard.
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