Purpose: To officially recognize communities across Maryland that are actively involved in tree planting and care.
Scope: Any Maryland community, large or small, incorporated or unincorporated, may apply for this annual award.
Description: Awards are given based on the number of accomplishments completed by the
applicant during the award year. A minimum of 4 accomplishments is required to
be recognized. Acceptable accomplishments for PLANT awards range from holding a one-time tree event or ceremony (Arbor
Day) to having built comprehensive ongoing planting and maintenance
programs. PLANT is sponsored by the Maryland DNR Forest Service
and the Maryland Community Forestry Council. Applications must be received by
the Maryland DNR Forest Service by 11/30.
For more information about the PLANT awards program, download the
PLANT brochure and application.
(.pdf document, you will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view and/or print the file. For
information about Adobe Acrobat, check out our DNR download central).
This application can be filled in on your computer. Send the completed, signed form and suggested
documentation to your local DNR Forest Service Office listed on the front of the application.
If you have questions about the program please contact Danny Davis at 410-291-3673 or
Terry Galloway at 410-260-8510 toll free 1-877-620-8367 x8510.
Plant Community Award Winners
In 2004, 141 of Maryland’s communities demonstrated their commitment to caring for their urban forest resources by being PLANT Communities!
PLANT stands for People Loving And Nurturing Trees. As you can see from the list of winners, communities from Oakland (Garrett County) to
Ocean City (Worcester County) and from Chesapeake City (Cecil County) to LaPlata (Charles County) - all across Maryland - are full of people loving and nurturing trees!
For more
information, contact:
Terry Galloway
Tawes State Office Building E-1
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-260-8510
E-Mail: tgalloway@dnr.state.md.us
