Tree Commission

Commission Overview

The Tree Commission is charged with providing assistance, direction, and expertise to the Village regarding the preservation, planting, management and protection of trees. The Commissioners also make recommendations on urban forest issues affecting the Village that requires action by the Mayor and Village Board.

The Village currently manages 3,162 trees throughout its Village parkways and right of ways. There are also 1,056 open planting spaces that have been recorded, which represents significant potential for growth of the Urban Forest resource. The Urban Forestry Management Plan details how these trees will be managed for the benefit of the Village projecting out to 2032.

• Urban Forest Management Plan

Tree City USA

Tree City USA, a high honor bestowed by the Arbor Day Foundation, is an annual national recognition program designed to raise awareness of the value of community trees, set foundational standards for communities of all sizes, and celebrate community improvement. The Village has earned the status of Tree City USA award for over 40 years!

Resources

While trees provide us with many benefits and are a valuable community asset, they are also an investment. As such, they are an important resource that need proper planning, establishment, maintenance, and conservation. Below are some resources that can help you make the most of this important investment:

• University of Illinois Extension - Forestry
• Morton Arboretum - Tree & Plant Care

Commission Meetings

The Tree Commission meetings are scheduled as needed, and they are held at the Village of Rantoul Municipal Building in the Conference Room located at 333 S. Tanner Street, Rantoul, IL 61866.

Commission Meeting Agendas / Minutes

Commission Meeting Agendas are made available 48 hours prior to the meetings. Following approval, the Meeting Minutes are published online.

•  Meeting Agendas & Approved Minutes

Commission Members

Ordinance 1147 requires that the Commission consist of five members appointed by the Mayor with consent of the Village Board, and each member serves a two year term.