# Division 20. Tree Planting Committee

Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.

## Division 20. Tree Planting Committee

### Sec. 2-343. Tree Planting Committee established; composition

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-343 (2026)

There is created in the County a Tree Planting Committee consisting of five (5) or more citizens of the County, to: (1) Provide for a systematic procedure for the beautification of the streets, roads and public rights of way; (2) Provide for the facilitation of citizen participation in the fulfillment of an established plan; and, (3) Encourage each municipality to cooperate and coordinate their endeavors with the County.

### Sec. 2-344. Members; terms

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-344 (2026)

(a) The five (5) or more citizens on the Tree Planting Committee who are residents of the County shall be appointed by the County Executive as follows:

  (1) Two (2) members for a term of three (3) years, the Chairman for a term of four (4) years, and all additional members for a term of two (2) years.

### Sec. 2-345. Powers and duties; rules

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 2-345 (2026)

(a) The Tree Planting Committee shall develop and adopt a tree planting and development plan for the entire County. The plan shall designate well defined geographic areas in which certain types of trees shall be planted. The Committee shall have the authority to alter the plan from time to time as necessary and desirable.

(b) The Council shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out the purpose of this Division after the regulations have been recommended by the Tree Planting Committee.