Heritage Trees description

Heritage trees are those individual trees and groups of trees that have been designated as significant on the basis of their importance in national, state or regional history. They are often acknowledged due to their involvement of inclusion in the development of landscape architecture, forestry, city planning, and culture. They possess integrity of location, setting, or design, and represent events, heritage, feeling, and association. For a tree to be considered for inclusion in the Oregon Heritage Tree Program, it must satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

1. The tree (or group of trees) is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pattern of our history.
2. The tree (or group of trees) is associated with the life of a person or group of historic significance.
3. The tree (or group of trees) represents a significant and distinguishable entity within a community or location.
4. The tree (or group of trees) has age, size, or species significance that contributes to its heritage status.

To nominate a tree, complete the application form.