MEETINGS

In June 2004, a group of citizens gathered to explore possibilities for protecting the trees of Carteret County. To reach that end, the group has written and presented a model tree protection ordinance for local governments, hosted educational booths at festivals and fairs, planted trees and started a Champion Tree program for the county. Through local contests sponsored by CC-TAG, a champion Live Oak and a champion Eastern Red Cedar have been identified. CC-TAG has also researched and published a brochure, How to Protect Trees during Construction, which is available to the public. A rack card Color It Green With Trees is available as well.

The mission of the Carteret County Tree Awareness Group is to preserve existing trees and encourage the planting of new ones through promoting the development and passage of tree protection ordinances, educating the public and providing a central location for information and expertise.

Meetings, open to all interested persons, are held the third or fourth Monday of each month.  Please call 252-726-4841 for time and date.