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CITY OF WHITEFISH ADOPT-A-TREE PROGRAM Thank you for your interest in becoming a part of an exciting city beautification program through the development of our urban forest! The City of Whitefish has created an Adopt-A-Tree program for the purpose of enhancing the tree inventory within our community. The program offers a unique collaboration between the homeowner and the City of Whitefish. The City will purchase and plant a new tree once a homeowner agrees to provide proper irrigation for the first 3 years of the life of the tree. The City will provide a 20-gallon tree bag for the first year in an effort to minimize the efforts in performing this task and to maximize the use of water resources. Should you wish to participate in the Adopt-A-Tree Program, please complete the application form and return to the City of Whitefish Parks & Recreation Department for review and consideration. Each property will have special circumstances that will need to be taken into account as to opportunities to plant, locations, limitations, proper tree species & size. Once an application is submitted the City of Whitefish, staff will review the property, determine eligibility, and suggest a location option along with the type of tree that would be acceptable for the location. Some situations will dictate that only one type of tree may be acceptable for a location, while others may offer more choices. Once eligibility is determined, the homeowner will be notified. Funding is limited; therefore, early application is encouraged in determining a priority list. For additional information, or questions, please call the City of Whitefish Parks & Recreation Department at [PHONE REDACTED]. Thank you for supporting our Urban Forest!