Town of Paonia Tree Board
The Town of Paonia Tree Board is a town council appointed citizen group devoted to helping citizens to keep their trees.
Tree Selection for Paonia
Our climate and soils suggest some varieties of trees the do better than others.
Planting a Tree in Paonia
Planting trees correctly can greatly increase their chances of survival right away but also in the long term.
Care and Feeding of Trees in this Area
Care and watering of trees is critical for trees surviving to next year or for 200 years.
The Paonia Tree Board is an advisory group that provides information about trees and tree care in Paonia. We also organize Tree City USA, Arbor Day plantings, local entries to the Colorado Tree Coalition Poster Contest, tabling with Master Gardeners at festivals and events, and Sick Tree Day.
Members include a certified arborist, orchardist, tree farmer, landscape architect, master gardener, extension service diagnostic clinic volunteer, and elder community representative.
- Greg Hottinger – president (Term ends 11/24)
- Paula Martin – secretary (1/24)
- Tom Wells (11/24)
- Christina Patterson (1/26)
- Greg Thompson (11/24)
- Mark Newland (1/24)
- John Valentine – Trustee Board liason (5/26)
Quick links:
Contact The Paonia Tree Board at paoniatreeboard@gmail.com
What did we learn from Sick Tree Day? Lessons Learned
Emerald ash borer information
Next PTB Meeting: February 20, 5:15, Town Hall Public invited to address the Tree Board at the beginning of the meeting. Three minute speaking time.
Usually meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Verify with town calendar of events (Town of Paonia website) or email the contact link above or see posting on window next to town hall cashier.