Treesilience Application

TreesCharlotte is proud to bring our Treesilience Initiative to the Ramblewood, McCrorey Heights & Greenville neighborhoods! Treesilience is a holistic tree care initiative to protect and enhance Charlotte’s under-canopied and underserved neighborhoods while building community through trees. Through the generosity of corporate sponsors, Ramblewood, McCrorey Heights & Greenville residents can participate in Treesilience at no cost (details below). Homeowners and renters alike are encouraged to participate. Renters must submit a letter of permission from their landlord to participate in tree plantings. Treesilience includes Tree Plantings and Tree Care. Treesilience Applications are due by Thursday, August 15, 2024

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Your Personal Information

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Home Phone

Cell Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

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Email Address

Do you identify with any of the below subgroups? Select all that apply.(Required)

African American

Asian/Pacific Islander

Hispanic

Native American or Alaska Native

White or Caucasian

Disabled

Active Military or Veteran

LGBTQ+ Individual

Prefer not to answer

Other

Do you own or rent your home?(Required)

Homeowner

Renter

How many people live in your household?(Required)

How did you hear about TreesCharlotte Treesilience Initiative?

Select your Neighborhood(Required)

Which Treesilience programs are you interested in?(Required)

*Residents are eligible for free Mature Canopy Care if their household income does not exceed 80% of the area's median income based on number of people in the family. These income requirements are set annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Applicants will be required to indicate the number of persons that live in the household and provide proof of income.

Mature Canopy Care

Tree Plantings

Tree Care (Ivy Mitigation & Mulch)

TREE PLANTING

Please see our article on right tree, right place to determine how many trees can successfully fit in your yard. At no cost, TreesCharlotte will plant trees in your front yard on the day of your neighborhood's tree planting. For any trees located in the back of properties or for those who who like to plant their own trees, your trees will be available for pick up on the day of your community's tree planting. Find out more about our tree selections here.

How many trees would you like TreesCharlotte to plant in your front yard? (Select between 1-5 trees)

How many trees would you like to adopt to plant yourself? (Select between 1-5 trees)

Do you agree to have all utilities professionally marked on your property by contacting 811 and scheduling this service at least one week before your front yard planting is scheduled?

Yes

Contact NC811 for an appointment: NC811

TREE CARE

Are you interested in receiving mulch for your existing front yard trees or ivy mitigation to preserve your existing trees?

Yes

Neighborhood Tree Care Dates

Additional dates will be provided later in the season; check the Treesilience Calendar for more details: https://treescharlotte.org/treesilience-calendar/

Greenville Tree Care - Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

McCrorey Heights Tree Care - Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

Ramblewood Tree Care - Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

Mature Canopy Care

Tree Care can include Mature Canopy Care for large trees in need of significant tree work (including but not limited to: crown reduction/cleaning; removal of hazardous trees). TreesCharlotte will also conduct a tree care day in each neighborhood to provide free mulch to any interested community members. If you are interested in receiving free Mature Canopy Care, please answer the following questions to determine eligibility. Regardless of their eligibility for free mature canopy care, all residents can meet with our contracted arborist for a tree assessment to learn about their tree(s) health and safety. The designated location must be cleared for the completion of the arborist work. Mature canopy care may have a fast turnaround, with TreesCharlotte notifying you within a few days when our contracted arborist will arrive to complete their job. Currently, mature canopy care is for owner-occupied residences only (no rental properties allowed). Applying or meeting the general eligibility requirements for our program does not guarantee that more canopy care will be provided. As funding allows, eligible residents will receive significant work (such as crown reduction, cleaning, and removal of hazardous trees) at NO COST

How many trees would you like to receive mulch for?

Do you have any trees that have invasive vines (such as English Ivy) that you would like mitigated?

Are you interested in Mature Canopy Care?(Required)

Yes

Timeline

A member of the TreesCharlotte team will work with residents to: 1) Attend the Mature Canopy Care Workshop to learn about the process. If participants are unable to attend, please review the video. 2) Confirm your eligibility by viewing your W-2 or tax returns during the tree consultation or a brief in-person meeting. Contact Cameron at 704-914-6537 for more details. 3) Schedule a consultation with our arborist to discuss the health of the trees. 4)Review the scope of work and, when applicable, return signed paperwork. 5) Schedule an appointment for the tree work and prepare the site.

Residents are eligible for Mature Canopy Care if they: (Check all that apply)

Own and live in your home

Have at least one tree on their property that is threatening their safety

Attend the Mature Canopy Care Workshop (required)

Agree that before MCC work begins, any trees removed from their property will be replaced with a new tree

Household Income Limit (check the best category below relating to household income).(Required)

It is a requirement that the total gross combined income for all residents of your home, including any rental revenue, must be less than 80% of the Area Median Income. Household income must include all adults 18 and over. Refer to the Area Median Income Matrix (AMI) for income threshold on the Treesilience site page.

Not Interested in Mature Canopy Care

Below 30% AMI

31-50% AMI

51-80% AMI

Above 80% AMI

Do you have at least one tree on your property that is threatening your safety?

If applying for Mature Canopy Care, please describe each potentially hazardous tree below.

Mature canopy care can include branch removal, canopy crown reduction, and if deemed hazardous, tree removal. Please type "N/A" if you are not applying for this program.

If applying for Mature Canopy Care, do you agree to have any trees removed from your property replaced with a new tree?

If a tree on your property is deemed hazardous and our contracted ISA Certified Arborist recommends removal, you must have a new tree planted in its place. This is a requirement for eligibility for our Treesilience Initiative. All mature canopy care qualifying residents are required to agree before mature canopy care work begins to have any trees removed from their property replaced with a new tree.

Yes

*TreesCharlotte values biodiversity and works to prioritize tree survivability and ecosystem health and therefore we cannot always guarantee the availability of each tree. If a tree that is selected above is not available at the time of planting, we will work with each resident to choose a similar type of tree for your property. You can find details about each species at HERE

TREESILIENCE WAVIERS & AGREEMENTS

End of Application Waiver (Homeowner Agreement)(Required)

I attest that I am the owner of the residential property at the location noted in this application request. I have accepted TreesCharlotte’s offer and I acknowledge and agree that (a) I have selected the type of Tree(s) that I would like to have planted on the property; (b) I have consented to the location on the property of each Tree planting; (c) I am solely responsible for watering and otherwise caring for each Tree after its planting; (d) TreesCharlotte is not obligated to move or remove any Tree that it plants on the property if I later decide that such action is necessary or desirable; (e) if I encounter any problems with any Tree and email TreesCharlotte (info@treescharlotte.org) the specific problems, I understand TreesCharlotte will provide an assessment and advise on steps that may be taken to improve the health of each Tree; (f) if any Tree should die during the first twenty-four months following its planting, excluding death owing to vandalism, acts of God or auto impacts, TreesCharlotte will replace the Tree, on one occasion, at no cost, provided that written notice from me of the Tree’s death is received by TreesCharlotte within that twenty-four month period; (g) I have enlisted professional assistance [811] in marking all utilities on my property at least one week in advance of planting and waive TreesCharlotte of any liability if utility lines are hit or broken during planted; (h) I will allow TreesCharlotte staff and contracted arborist team to come onto my property to assess the landscape and trees, to provide tree care, and to take photos of my house, landscaping, and before and after photos; (i) I will remove all property barriers in the mature canopy work area as marked by TreesCharlotte as well as planting sites (which can include but not limited to: opening of locked gates; placement of animals indoors during a notified TreesCharlotte and/or arborist visit; removal of cars from the radius of the mature canopy care work; removal of any items that could pose a danger or risk to TreesCharlotte and/or arborist team; removal of any items that could be in danger of damage from tree work); (j) if a tree planting location has not been chosen by the homeowner, TreesCharlotte will choose a suitable location on behalf of the homeowner; and (k) TreesCharlotte, having provided me with one or more tree plantings at no cost, shall have no liability or responsibility to me whatsoever for any damage to person or property that any Tree planted by TreesCharlotte may cause in the future. Choose one:

I attest and agree to the Homeowner Agreement.

I am a renter and I have written permission from my landlord to participate in TreesCharlotte’s Treesilience program.

Landlord's name:

Landlord's Phone Number

Landlord's Email Address

Landlord Approval Letter

Landlord approval letter must contain the current tenant's full name and their rental address as well as the landlord's contact phone number, email, mailing address, and signature.

Max. file size: 75 MB.

Volunteer/Participant Liability Release Agreement(Required)

I, as a volunteer for, or participant in, any of the activities of TreesCharlotte and it’s partners, I understand that I am free to refuse to participate in or continue activities in any setting where I feel my personal safety is at risk, and that I should alert the staff of TreesCharlotte to any hazardous situations. Furthermore, I hereby release and forever hold harmless TreesCharlotte, its officers, directors, representatives, agents, partners, and staff from any and all actions, cause of action, claims, demands and liabilities arising out of, or related in any way, to my participation in the activities of TreesCharlotte at any time henceforth. By signing this form, I also permit TreesCharlotte to use photos and/or videos of myself for their business purposes (website, printed collateral, social media, etc.).

I attest and agree to the Volunteer/Participant Liability Release Agreement

Mature Canopy Care Agreement

TreesCharlotte will only fund removal/pruning for trees that have been deemed hazardous based off the tree risk assessments completed by a certified Arborist. In consideration of you obtaining this free tree service(s) from Arborguard, you do hereby agree as follows: 1. Services – The services to be performed pursuant to this Agreement shall be limited to those set forth in the highlighted portion of the attached exhibit to this Agreement from Arborguard indicating which tree(s) on your property will receive either removal or pruning (hereinafter, the “Services”). The scope of these services is subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of TreesCharlotte. Any changes to the scope of work must be set forth in writing and signed by an authorized representative of TreesCharlotte and Homeowner(s). 2. Homeowner agrees to the following: a. If needed, homeowner will work with Duke Energy (or their energy provider) to turn off their power for tree work. b. Once your application and waivers are signed, the turnaround time may be fast (ex. Receiving a phone call on Monday that the tree work will be completed the next day). c. The area surrounding the tree of concern should be clear from any obstacles (i.e. inoperable vehicles or objects) or items that may become damaged from the date of your approved application until the final completion of tree work at your property. d. Meet with our contracted arborist ahead of any tree care work to understand the scope of work that will be completed and to ask any questions they may have. e. Agree to submit periodic TreesCharlotte surveys to help us gather information about our program. f. Agree to allowing TreesCharlotte staff to take photographs of your trees and property. g. Agree to attend at least one Treesilience educational event. 3. If you have a tree that is slated for removal, the homeowner agrees to allow TreesCharlotte to replant a young, healthy tree on their property during the planting season following the tree removal. TreesCharlotte will provide and plant the tree, free of charge. Various species will be made available for your selection. Homeowner also agrees to care for and water the tree during the summer months. 4. If your tree(s) are slated for pruning, no further action is required after signing this form. 5. Permission - In consideration for Arborguard’s services for you, Homeowner(s) hereby give permission to Arborguard and/or TreesCharlotte staff and volunteers to enter your property where services are to be rendered as necessary in order to carry out the services. 6. Liability Waiver and Release– IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, HOMEOWNER(S) SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL TREESCHARLOTTE BE LIABLE TO HOMEOWNER(S) FOR, AND HOMEOWNER(S) HEREBY ACQUIT, RELEASE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE TREESCHARLOTTE FROM, ANY DIRECT, ECONOMIC, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, AND ANY OTHER LOSS CAUSED, IN IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE SERVICES (AS DEFINED IN PARAGRAPH 1 ABOVE) OR THE PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT FOR INTENTIONAL OR RECKLESS CONDUCT BY TREESCHARLOTTE. THIS EXCLUSION IS APPLICABLE TO CLAIMS FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORTIOUS CONDUCT OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH, WHICH I EVER HAD, NOW HAVE, OR MAY EVER HAVE. HOMEOWNER(S) AGREE THAT NEITHER HOMEOWNER(S), NOR YOUR ASSIGNEES, HEIRS, GUARDIANS, OR REPRESENTATIVES SHALL MAKE ANY CLAIM OR DEMAND AGAINST TREESCHARLOTTE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES OR ANY WORK PERFORMED (OR FAILURE TO BE PERFORMED) BY ARGORGUARD PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PARAGRAPH, “TREESCHARLOTTE” MEANS AND INCLUDES TREESCHARLOTTE AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND INSURERS, ALONG WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNEES. IF HOMEOWNER(S) MAKE ANY CLAIM REFLECTED IN THIS PARAGRAPH, AND SUCH CLAIM FAILS, TREESCHARLOTTE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ATTORNEYS FEES AND COST IN DEFENDING SUCH CLAIM(S). 7. Choice of Law - This agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the North Carolina. I attest that I am the owner of the residential property at the location noted in this application request and I have accepted TreesCharlotte’s offer. I acknowledge and agree that upon which tree services will be rendered by Arborguard Tree Specialists, and I hereby agree to allow Arborguard Tree Specialists to complete tree services on my property as specified in this application. I further agree to the terms in this Agreement, including the liability waiver and release of TreesCharlotte pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. I acknowledge that I have read and accepted the above terms and conditions, and signed this Agreement freely, voluntarily, and without duress.

I attest and agree to the Mature Canopy Care Agreement.

I am not applying for the Mature Canopy Care program.