Exeter Tree Committee
In 2019, Exeter earned its designation as a Tree City USA!
Tree City USA is a national recognition program that began in 1976 and is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters.
The Exeter Tree Committee is a subcommittee of the Conservation Commission, and is charged with coordinating efforts in support of our Tree City USA designation as well as collaborating with Town departments to foster a tree-rich community. Efforts are focused on establishing tree-friendly regulations in our local ordinances, collaborating with staff to identify tree planting sites, managing tree donations, and coordinating volunteer tree stewardship and plantings.
Members |
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| Eileen Flockhart - Chair | Gwen English - Secretary |
| Dave Short - Conservation Commission Rep | Sally Ward |
| Deb Twombly | Sally Oxnard |
| Steve Jones | Sara Sankowich |
| Greg Jordan | |
| Niko Papakonstantis - Select Board Representative | |
| Staff: Greg Bisson, Parks and Recreation | |
| Staff: Jay Perkins, Public Works Department | |
| Staff: Kristen Murphy, Planning Department | |
Updated 6/12/2025
Public trees are an indispensable component to the character of our community. Trees also provide significant environmental benefits. They provide food and habitat for birds and other wildlife, support pollinating insects, slow urban runoff during rain storms, clean the air of pollutants, cool the air and offer shade, and so so much more!
Trees are one of Exeter’s greatest natural resources, providing vital aesthetic, environmental, and economic benefits to our community. They line our streets, parks, playgrounds and backyards, creating a peaceful, pleasing environment by bringing the natural elements into our downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
Exeter, NH - On May 21st, 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Exeter Tree Committee held a tree planting ceremony at Lincoln Street elementary school. Volunteers, local officials, and town staff joined in celebrating the planting.
Video filmed and produced by Natasha Stoppel from Exeter TV.
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