TUFC New Arboretum Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a certified arboretum!

The application process is easy. Just complete the online form on this page and press submit. We'll review your application and let you know the next step.

Arboretum certification site inspections will be scheduled and conducted during the months of April - September. Applications will be accepted from March 1st through August 31st.

Please reach out if you have any questions concerning the application or process. We are here to help you.

You can also check out the arboreta page on our website to learn more: https://tufc.com/programs/tree/arboreta/.
Applicant Information
Region *
Arboretum Name *
Please enter the name exactly as you would like it to appear on your sign and on the website.
Arboretum Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Arboretum Phone Number (if applicable)

Area Code Phone Number
Arboretum Email (if applicable)
example@example.com
Arboretum Website (if applicable)
ex: https://jacobfrancisco.com/
Contact Information
Contact Name *

First Name Last Name
Contact Person's Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Contact Person's Email *
example@example.com
Contact Person's Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a TUFC Member *
Arboretum Category
Check one: *

Public (free to enter) Private (entry fee to access) Business
Arboretum Amenities
Check All That Apply:

Restrooms Available ADA Compliant Parking lot Picnic Tables
Arboretum Narrative

Upload a detailed narrative about the arboretum that includes the following: how it was started; mission & vision; how it is/will be utilized educationally; who will benefit from this space; and anything else that is unique about your story and this place.
Upload Narrative File *

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Upload Map (if required for your level of certification)

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Upload brochure/informational material (if applicable)

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Arboretum Species
Indicate Total # of Distinct Tree Species *
Species, not the number of trees in the arboretum.
Approved Arboretum Tree List (Upload Excel File): *

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Photographs

Please submit up to 10 photos of your arboretum.
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Select Arboretum Level. To learn more go to: https://tufc.com/programs/tree/arboreta/ . Arboretum certification costs cover the administrative and inspection time and the sign(s). Recertification is required every three years.
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Level 1 $ 175.00
Includes 1 Sign

Level 2 $ 250.00
Includes 1 sign

Level 3 $ 350.00
Includes 2 signs

Level 4 $ 450.00
Includes 2 signs

Check Free

Total $ 0.00
Pay by check:
Have your trees been labeled to match the approved tree list? *
Are you ready for your inspection? *
Please look over the inspection checklist on the website. https://tufc.com/programs/tree/arboreta/
Do you want to order additional signs? TUFC will bill this to you once signs are made.

Not at this time Yes, 1 extra Yes, 2 extra Yes, 3 extra
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Applicant Information

Contact Information

Arboretum Category

Arboretum Amenities

Arboretum Narrative

Arboretum Species

Photographs