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• Memorial Donations

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Memorial Tree Donations

The Department of Recreation and Leisure Services will accept trees donated by the public for gifts and memorials to be planted in appropriate locations in the Township parks for a fee. The following guidelines apply:

• Tree species must be approved by the Township Forester.
• Tree caliper must be at least 2" for deciduous trees.
• Tree height must be at least 5' for evergreens.
• Due to concerns over maintenance and vandalism, plaques will not be included as part of the memorial tree donation program.
• In instances where trees do not survive, tree replacements will be provided if forestry staff planted the tree. Replacement trees may or may not be of the same variety as that of the original donation.
• The Township Forester will consider special park location requests with the final location to be determined by the Township Forester.
• Requests may be made at any time of the year and will be considered for the following spring or fall planting.

Planting

Trees donated in the spring will be through the annual spring planting program (April through May). Please see the memorial policy fee schedule for current tree prices and administrative fees.

Trees will be purchased from a local tree nursery as long as they meet size qualifications and quality as determined by the Township Forester.

Donors must pay the nursery for the cost of the tree and delivery cost to the Township offices. A minimum planting and maintenance fee of $100 will be charged for a 2 to 2½" diameter tree. Larger trees may incur a higher fee.

Tree Replacement/Future Plantings Program

If a donor wishes to remember a loved one by replacing a tree or shrub that did not survive in the park system or by assisting the department with future plantings at locations determined by the Township Forester, they are encouraged to make a donation to the tree replacement/future plantings program through the Department of Recreation and Leisure Services. These donations will be used, on an as-needed basis, to replace and plant trees enhancing the beauty of our park system and our Township. A minimum donation amount of $125 will be accepted for this purpose.

Tree Donation Process

Submit a letter to the Township Forester and indicate the preferred type of tree to be donated, park preference and nursery preference, if any.

Staff will respond to your letter with information as to available donation opportunities in your desired location or alternate locations and direction as to securing desired tree(s).

Donations to the memorial tree program and the tree replacement/future plantings program will be recognized with a letter of appreciation from the Township of Upper St. Clair.

Staff will inform the donor of the scheduled planting time and location in order to offer an opportunity for the donor to be present during the planting. Families and friends are welcome to hold a dedication ceremony for the person being memorialized, however, due to staff workload, it will not be possible for staff to assist in planning or conducting the ceremony.

Memorial Fee Schedule For Tree Donations

Tree purchased from local nursery	Nursery charge for tree and delivery
plus Administrative fee (planting/maintenance cost)	$ 100 and up
Tree Replacement/Future Plantings Fund	$ 125 minimum