Sandpoint panel advances draft voluntary heritage-tree designation program; plans outreach

Jul 31, 2026

Staff presented a draft recognition-only voluntary program allowing property-owner nominations for heritage-tree designation; commissioners supported additional review, public outreach, and a nomination/agenda-review process before voting on designations.

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The commission reviewed a draft voluntary heritage-tree program intended to recognize and catalogue notable trees without imposing regulatory protections on private owners.

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