Landmark, Historic & Heritage Tree Registry

Landmark, Historic & Heritage Tree Registry Application
Thank you for your interest in submitting a nomination for the Landmark, Historic & Heritage Tree Registry.

We recommend preparing and compiling your application materials prior to starting this form. Please take a moment to scroll through the application and review the requested information.

Applications received by June 30th will be considered for the 2025 calendar year. Selected nominees will be notified by September 30th and recognized at the TUFC annual conference (Date and Location TBA).
Who is nominating the tree?
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
What is the name given to the tree?
Tree Name*
Why is the tree so named?
Which designation are you applying for?
Type of Designation*

LandmarkHistoricHeritage
A Landmark Tree must meet one of the following requirements (please mark which)*

The tree(s) is/are commonly recognized as an established and familiar feature of the community, or can be confirmed as a significant part of the community’s heritage.The tree(s) was/were planted by, or as a memorial to, or associated with, a nationally, regionally, or state recognized individual, group, event, or cause, and is confirmed to be more than 50 years old.
A Historic Tree must meet the following requirement (please mark)**

The tree(s) was/were a direct witness to a historic event or cultural movement that was significant nationally, regionally, or within the state and can be confirmed to date to that time.
A Heritage Tree must meet the following requirement (please mark)***

A Heritage Tree is a famous tree that is now dead but would have met the requirements for either Landmark Tree or Historic Tree had it still been alive.
Tree Description
Single or Group Submission *

Single TreeGroup of Trees
Scientific Name*
Include the genus and species, i.e. Juglans nigra
Common Name*
Tree Condition
Tree(s) Health*

Excellent (no visible or known defects or health problems)Good (appears in good health with only minor defects)Fair (appears in average heath with some obvious defect)Poor (trees in noticeable decline)Bad (tree is in severe decline)Dead (Heritage Tree only). Please indicate below when tree died and how, if known
Please indicate below when tree died and how, if known. If applicable, how did the tree die?
Tree Measurements
Trunk circumference at 4 1⁄2 feet above ground (inches)
Total tree height (feet)
Average crown spread (feet from trunk)
Age (years, if known)
Ownership of Tree

If same as information entered for the nominating person or entity, skip this section.
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Has the owner provided consent for the nominated tree(s) to be added to the registry?*

YesNo
Location of Tree(s)

Although the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council encourages the owner to give the tree(s) proper arboricultural care, the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council does not certify the tree(s) as being safe or without hazard for the visiting public.
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
GPS Coordinates

LatitudeLongitude
Land Use

ResidentialCommercialWoodlandFarmlandCemetery
Identify Access Type

Public AccessPrivate Access
Historic or Landmark Narrative

Attach 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. You must provided supporting documentation for your nomination to be considered.
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Photographs

A set of non-returnable color prints of the tree(s) is required with the application. To be displayed in our online gallery without being stretched or distorted, photographs must be submitted in .jpeg, .jpg, or .png format.
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Maps

Maps or diagrams of locations are helpful, but not required.
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Please note by submitting this application, the applicant grants TUFC all rights and privileges to the images and information attached to or included within.
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Landmark, Historic & Heritage Tree Registry Application

Who is nominating the tree?

What is the name given to the tree?

Which designation are you applying for?

Tree Description

Tree Condition

Tree Measurements

Ownership of Tree

Location of Tree(s)

Historic or Landmark Narrative

Photographs

Maps