Many people may want a living reminder of departed loved ones to visit at their leisure. In this way trees serve as growing memorials to loved ones for many generations, while they benefit the entire community.

Others may want to establish real "family trees" planted at the time of marriage or at the birth of a child.

Businesses may dedicate trees in city parks to honor outstanding employees, or to dedicated new buildings, new additions to existing plants, or new company headquarters. Some organizations may wish to donate and dedicate trees for the betterment of the community.

Our extensive park system in Fort Collins is continually being developed and trees are one of the major assets in beautifying our parks. One of the primary goals of the Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Department is to enrich the environment and improve open space and recreational facilities. Planting trees is an excellent way to help meet that goal.

Your tax-deductible gift will be used to purchase trees to be planted in the Fort Collins Park system. The City Forestry Division personnel will care for the trees. Contributions for one or more trees are gratefully accepted. The Forestry Division maintains a permanent record of all living tribute trees. By departmental policy, markers or plaques are not allowed to be placed by the tree.

1. Recommended species for planting a living tribute.

• Green Ash
• Burr Oak
• Hackberry
• Linden
• Blue Spruce
• Austrian Pine

• Fee schedule: $140.00 per tree. This cost provides a deciduous tree that is approximately 1 =" diameter or a conifer that is 5' tall.
• The City Forestry Division will supply and plant the tree. Contributor involvement in planting or attendance is encouraged. Please indicate on the application how you or your group would like to be involved.
• The Forestry Division needs a minimum of two weeks from receipt of your living tribute request to arrange for tree planting. Donations of several trees may take longer. Tree planting is a seasonal activity and occurs primarily in the spring, summer, and fall.
• Most of our City parks have space for additional trees. Please indicate on the application in which park you would like to have a tree planted.

Submit a living tribute application online

Download living tribute application form (PDF)

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