Merriam's Residential Tree Grant Form

HEARTLAND TREE ALLIANCE

Merriam's Residential Tree Grant

Thanks for your interest in the Residential Tree Grant Program sponsored by the City of Merriam! Please take a moment to fill out the information below so we can better assess your property.

Here's what you need to know:

We will be in touch by email or phone to discuss your application within the next week.
Your tree will be planted in the front yard. Sorry, no backyards allowed.
Planting seasons are spring (March-May) and fall (October-December)
Only one tree per address. Species and quantities are limited. First come, first served
You will be required to sign a waiver allowing us to access your property prior to planting.
You agree to follow the recommendations of the Heartland Tree Alliance to water and care for your new tree.

Please select one:

I am the property ownerI rent this property

Contact Information

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Email (please use an account that you check regularly)

Street Address

City

State

Postal Code

Waiver (copy will be provided prior to planting)

I attest that I am the owner of the residential property at the location noted in this tree

request, or that I have received explicit written permission to request a tree on his or her

behalf. Bridging The Gap, Inc. has offered to plant one tree (each, a “Tree”) on the listed property, paid for by the City of Merriam (the “City”).

I have accepted Bridging The Gap’s offer and I acknowledge and agree that:

(a) I have selected the type of Tree that I would like to have planted on the property;

(b) I have consented to the location on the property of each Tree planting;

(c) I have consented to allow Bridging The Gap approval to access my yard as needed for the planting and quarterly health inspections;

(d) I am solely responsible for watering and otherwise caring for each Tree after its planting;

(e) Bridging The Gap is not obligated to move or remove any Tree that it plants on the property if I later decide that such action is necessary or desirable;

(f) if I encounter any problems with any Tree and email Bridging The Gap at trees@bridgingthegap.org regarding the specific problems, I understand Bridging the Gap will provide an assessment and advice on steps that may be taken to improve the health of each Tree;

(g) if any Tree should die during the first 12 months following its planting, excluding death owing to vandalism, severe weather, improper care, unintentional injury or auto impacts, Bridging The Gap will replace the Tree, one time, at no cost, provided that written notice from me of the Tree’s death is received by Bridging The Gap within that twelve month period; and

(h) Bridging The Gap and the City, having provided me with one or more Tree plantings at no cost, shall have no liability or responsibility to me whatsoever for any damage to person or property that any Tree planted by Bridging the Gap may cause in the future;

(i) I understand that photos may be taken during the planting of either myself or the tree on my property, and I hereby grant Bridging The Gap and Heartland Tree Alliance the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of me, or in which I may be included, for editorial, trade, advertising, and any other purpose and in any manner and medium; to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same. I hereby release Bridging The Gap and Heartland Tree Alliance from all claims and liability relating to said photographs.

Yes, I understand that by selecting AGREE below, I have read and agree to the above waiver in its entirety.

Agree

Yes, I understand that by selecting AGREE below, I am willing to water and care for this tree as recommended by Heartland Tree Alliance

Agree

Tell us about your yard

How would you describe your yard? Is it sunny with no trees? Large trees taller than your house?

Please describe in as much detail as possible where you'd like the tree planted.

Upload a photo of the space you'd like to have the tree planted (optional)

Tree Choices (click on the name below to learn more)

Ornamental tree choices (matures under 25 feet tall)
Eastern Redbud - heart shaped leaves with early magenta pink flowers in spring
Spring Snow Crabapple - fruitless cultivar with upright growth and white flowers

Shade tree choices (matures over 30 feet tall)
American Hornbeam - grows well in average soils and minimal maintenance, orange-red fall color
sugar maple - dense rounded crown with burnt orange/red fall color
Northern Red Oak - large oak with red fall color, tolerates compacted soils, rounded shape
Tulip Tree - large shade tree with big leaves and flowers that resemble tulips

Tree species are limited and a first-come, first-served basis. Please select your first and second choice and we will do our best to accommodate.

First Choice

Second Choice

How did you hear about this program?

Bridging The Gap does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, political beliefs, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, or gender identity in the administration of its programs or activities. View our full non-discrimination notice and grievance procedure.

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HEARTLAND TREE ALLIANCE