Overview:

The Tree Conservation Commission (TCC) is a citizen board, appointed by the Mayor and City Council Members of the City of Atlanta to assist in the protection, maintenance, and regeneration of the trees and other forest resources of Atlanta. The Commission hears and decides appeals of decisions of administrative officials related to trees. The Commission also oversees educational and other programming to encourage proper management and maintenance of Atlanta’s urban forest. The Tree Commission has 15 positions and requires that each member have specialized knowledge of trees, the tree ordinance, or the impact of construction activities on trees. 

Commissioners: (Appointed by)

• Marvin Greer (Mayor)
• Peyton Peterson (Mayor)
• Susan Talburt (Mayor)
• Lawrence Richardson (Mayor)
• Chet Tisdale (Mayor)
• Susanne Blam (Council)
• Sarah Boles (Council)
• Nabil Hammam (Council)
• Katherine Moore (Council)
• Bruce Morton (Council) 
• Julia Skinner (Council) 
• Vacant (Council)
• Vacant (Mayor)
• Vacant (Mayor)
• Vacant (Mayor)

Schedule and Process

2024 Tree Conservation Commission Schedule 

To make an appeal: 
TCC Appeal Packet
TCC Appeal Process

Meetings to hear appeals of Arborist decisions related to trees

When: 6:30pm on the third Wednesday of each month and fourth Wednesday, if required.
Where: Committee Room 1 on the second floor of the Atlanta City Hall located at 55 Trinity Avenue*

*In-person meetings at City Hall resumed on April 20, 2022. Masks are required for all in-person public meetings.  

2024 Tree Appeal Hearings

Jan. 17    Agenda   Decisions          Jan. 24   If required    Agenda   Decisions

Feb. 21    Agenda   Decisions          Feb. 28   If required    Agenda   Decisions

Mar. 20    Agenda   Decisions          Mar. 27   If required   Agenda   Decisions

April 17    Agenda   Decisions          April 24   If required   Agenda   Decisions

May 15     Agenda   Decisions         May 22    If required   Agenda   Decisions

June 19    No Event                           June 26   If required   Agenda   Decisions

July 17     No Event                           July 24   If required    Agenda   Decisions

Aug. 21    Agenda   Decisions          Aug. 28   If required   Agenda   Decisions

Sept. 18   Agenda   Decisions          Sept. 25   If required   Agenda   Decisions

Oct. 16     Agenda   Decisions          Oct. 23   If required    Agenda   Decisions

Nov. 20    Agenda   Decisions          Nov. 27   No Event

Dec. 11    Agenda   Decisions          Dec. 18   No Event

 

2024 Tree Commission Business Meetings

Meetings for discussion of TCC activities, outreach and administration. 
When: 4:45pm on the third Tuesday of each month (held the day prior to hearings)
Where: Arborist Conference Room, Suite 3800 on the third floor of the Atlanta City Hall*
*While City Hall is closed, held virtually using the Zoom meeting platform beginning July 2020 until further notice. See agenda and below for information. 

Zoom Meeting information for the TCC Business Meetings
Meeting ID: 975 4440 0144 or this link
Dial-In: 301-715-8592, access code, 97544400144# 

2024 Business Meetings

Jan. 16    Agenda   Minutes

Feb. 20    No Meeting

Mar. 19    Agenda   Minutes

April 16    Agenda   Minutes

May 21     No Meeting

June 18    No Meeting

July 16     No Meeting

Aug. 20    Agenda    Minutes

Sept. 17   Agenda   Minutes

Oct. 15     Agenda   Minutes 

Nov. 19     Agenda   Minutes

Dec. 10     Agenda   Minutes

                            

To view past meeting agendas, decisions and more, read our TCC Archives page or contact treeappeal@atlantaga.gov 

Contact info: 
Arborist Division
55 Trinity Ave, Suite 3800
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Tel: 404-330-6874
Arborist.dpcd@atlantaga.gov

TCC Staff
Kathy Evans
Tel: 404-330-6235
kaevans@atlantaga.gov