The Clermont Tree Allies are an official committee of the town made up of local volunteers that advocate for and actively pursue improvements to the town's tree canopy. Acting the town's tree board, under the authority of the Clermont Town Council, the Allies meet several times a year to plan for and report on projects or initiatives. The meetings are held at the Clermont Town Hall and are open to the public. Check the town's online calendar for meeting dates, or reach out to the Allies at treeallies@clermont.in.gov.
Membership
Members of the Allies are appointed by the Clermont Town Council and serve two-year terms. All current board members began their term in fall 2024 when the council made the first appointments. The majority of members of the board are Clermont residents, per town ordinance, and the two members that represent the town council are non-voting participants that serve alongside the volunteers to ensure alignment between the two groups.
Clermont Tree Ordinance
In 2023, the Clermont Town Council adopted a tree ordinance that established a tree board as well as policies to help the town better care for public trees.
Mission
Mission Statement: Rooted in community, the purpose of the Clermont Trees Allies is to maintain and enhance Clermont’s natural beauty by encouraging the planting, care, and preservation of trees in our public and private spaces.
According to the town's tree ordinance that established the tree board, the Allies are tasked to do the following:
- Monitor Clermont’s urban forest
- Provide tree-related educational opportunities
- Develop, maintain, and support efforts to increase the quantity and quality of trees in and around Clermont, including but not limited to seeking grants and partners to facilitate tree care and planting programs
- Create and manage Clermont tree planting program(s)
- Recommend to the Clermont Town Council potential tree-related policy and ordinance creation or revisions
- Inform residents and contractors of the existence of the town’s policies and ordinances and to communicate potential violations to the town
- Provide research and recommendations to the Clermont Town Council regarding tree complaints, issues, proposals or initiatives related to the town’s tree-related policies and ordinances
- Assist with the annual application to apply for or renew the town’s Tree City USA designation
Get Involved!
The Allies welcome your partnership to help protect and grow the tree canopy in and around Clermont. Attend a meeting or email treeallies@clermont.in.gov to learn how you can make a lasting difference for generations to come. Also: Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) is a like-minded nonprofit organization that offers plenty of tree-planting opportunities (including for high school and college students) as part of its Tree Tenders program and Youth Tree Team.
Events and Meetings
Visit the Tree Allies' Events page for area events that support tree planting and care, as well as native plants.
Resources
A primary goal of the Allies is to provide education and resources about trees to the local community.
Links
- Purdue Tree Doctor app (iPhone)
- TreesAreGood.org
- Find an Arborist Tool
- Verify an Arborist Credential
- Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Community Forestry Program
The Truth About Tree Topping
Don't do it.
- Tree Topping Bulletin by Washington Department of Natural Resources
Tree Pruning Essentials
Tree Planting and Mulching
- How to Plant a Tree - Coniferous (infographic)
- How to Plant a Tree - Deciduous (infographic)
- How to Mulch a Tree (infographic)