Tree Giveaway Application Form - City of West Hollywood - 2022

The City of West Hollywood is giving away one (1) tree and one (1) water bag free of charge to all WeHo residents and businesses with suitable tree planting conditions. Through this effort, the City hopes to raise awareness about the benefits trees provide and to increase local tree canopy on private properties. Please complete this form by December 1, 2022 if you're in WeHo and would like a tree!

Click here to view the tree species list: https://www.weho.org/home/showpublisheddocument/54835/638022012423795666

Select Preferred Tree Species - Name of your #1 preferred tree species (size 15 gal; approx. 6' ft tall):

Select Alternative Tree Species - Name of your #2 preferred tree species (size 15 gal; approx. 6' ft tall):

Select your tree pick up date

Experts agree that a newly planted tree typically needs one year for each inch in diameter of the trunk to regain a normal root system. For example, a three-inch diameter newly planted tree will need at least three years in the ground to become fully established.

TREE STEWARD PLEDGE:

1.	I pledge to plant my tree using the best practices videos on the City's website, paying special attention to site placement, using the tree's root flare to determine proper planting depth, and potential conflicts and/or conditions that may affect the tree's health as it establishes and grows into maturity.
2.	I pledge to water my tree regularly (10-15 gallons per week for a period of up to five years) to help it fully establish and grow strong.
3.	I pledge to maintain a watering basin at the base of my tree and I will keep this area mulched and free of debris, grass, and other plants.
4.	I pledge to keep my tree properly staked for a period of two years before removing them so its trunk doesn't slant while its roots are growing and forming a strong foundation.
5.	I pledge to monitor the health of my tree and will contact an ISA-certified arborist for tree expert guidance, as necessary.
6.	I pledge to hire an ISA-certified arborist to prune my tree, as necessary, to ensure it has a strong, central trunk, evenly spaced branches, and a balanced canopy.

I agree to be a WeHo Tree Steward:

Yes

WAIVER OF TREE LIABILITY:

By submitting this application form, I acknowledge and accept the following: the City of West Hollywood will not charge for the giveaway tree or water bag; the City of West Hollywood will not plant the giveaway tree; the City of West Hollywood will not inspect the giveaway tree; and that all responsibilities and liabilities related to the giveaway tree are my own.

I acknowledge and accept the Waiver of Tree Liability:

Yes

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Location: I plan to plant my tree

In my front yard

In my back yard

In my side yard

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WeHo Resident

WeHo Business

WeHo Property Owner

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