[CANUFNET] tree plaques

[Ian Wilson]

Hi,
 
we have one park where we installed memorial plaques several years ago.
However, the plaques seemed to be a magnet for vandalism and the plaques
and trees have been vandalized several times.  
 
Now, our policy is that we only put memorial plaques next to trees that
are planted at the municipal cemetery, OR they can purchase a tree and a
bench:  the plaque is placed on the bench and we plant the tree next to
the bench.  For some reason this doesn't seem to attract vandalism as
much.
 
We charge them a certain amount for the capital cost of the plaque,
bench, tree, etc.  We pay for on-going maintenance, which is just
incorporated into our bench maintenance.
 
Ian

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[mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Brad Doff
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 10:08 AM
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Subject: [CANUFNET] tree plaques


With respect to memorial tree plantings, the City of Thunder Bay has had
many requests over the years to install plaques at the base of trees
(for example in remembrance of loved ones or for an organizational
cause).  Due to installation and maintenance costs, and the need to
develop plaque standards, we've had to turn down requests for plaque
installations in the past. 

Does your municipality have a policy regarding plaque installation?  If
so, what do you allow? What type of materials do you use to keep costs
and maintenance low?   Any insights regarding this issue would be
appreciated.   
Thank you,

Bradley Doff
Coordinator,
Tree Stewardship Program
The City of Thunder Bay
(807) 625-3731
brad at treestewardship.com
www.treestewardship.com
 

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