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Celebrating 20 Years of Tree Preservation in Sturbridge, MA: A Tribute to Tom Chamberland

For over 20 years, Tom Chamberland has been a dedicated Tree Warden in Sturbridge, MA, making significant contributions to tree preservation, education, and community engagement. Elected in 1984 and appointed in 1987, Tom has led initiatives that earned Sturbridge its status as the first Tree City USA in Massachusetts. From handing out seedlings at local schools to securing over $19,000 in grants for tree planting and community education, his commitment is reflected in the thriving green spaces around town. Tom's efforts showcase what community partnerships can achieve for sustainable urban forestry.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Tree Preservation in Sturbridge, MA: A Tribute to Tom Chamberland

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  1. Sturbridge: 20 Years: Tree City USA

  2. Tree Warden: Tom ChamberlandFirst Elected 1984, appointed from 1987 • Past President, Worcester County Tree Wardens Association, working to restart this group • Past President Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Forrester’s Association, current Advisor • ISA Certified Arborist • 2008 Recipient of the MTWFA “George E Stone Founders Award” • Full Time Job: Park Ranger USACE

  3. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • 1987-2007 Arbor day celebrated at Burgess Elem school, annually hand out 1000 seedlings

  4. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • First Tree City USA Award in 1988 • 30 species of trees planted around school yard

  5. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • Over $ 19,000 in grants • $6000 in Heritage tree grants

  6. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • $4500 in Education and Planning grants

  7. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • $8500 in tree planting grants

  8. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • 12 Growth Awards • Monthly articles in local print media • Town Web site:

  9. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • First tree inventory completed in 1997 • Planning grant to hire intern using Arbor Day Tree Keeper Jr. Program • Updated in 2001 to Davey tree software • Currently updating in I-Tree suite software

  10. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA 1999: Rt. 20 Landscape Design Theme: “A 20th century intrusion into an 18th century village”

  11. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • Special Commerative tree plantings

  12. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • Rotary Park dedicated in 2007

  13. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • Open Space land purchase responsibilities Over 1500 acres Town owned

  14. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • Town By Laws: • Non Hazard Tree removal: adopted in 1998, amended in 2000 to include protected root zones • Drive way (curb cut) bylaw amended 2001, added tree protection provision • Scenic Road Bylaw: adopted in 2004 • Sub division Bylaw revised in 1995 and again in 2004, updated tree planting requirements • Site Plan Review: complete rewrite of landscaping section 2008

  15. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • Tree Warden Advisory Committee formed in 2008: • A result of the “tree 25” controversy

  16. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • Advisory Committee’s First Project, Fall of 2008:

  17. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • 2008: 20 years = 2000 Trees Project • Achieved: 1528 trees/seedlings planted

  18. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • Volunteers and Partnerships Made it Happen! • Northern Tree Service • Mass Electric/National Grid • Old Sturbridge Village • Sturbridge Rotary Club • Reba Tree/ Ganesh Tree Care • Burgess Elem. School PTO, Teachers & Staff • Veola, Water & Sewer Plant operators • Montigny Landscape Co. • Sturbridge Lion’s Club

  19. Sturbridge: 20 years T C USA • A Special Thanks to the Selectmen, Town Administrator, the Guys at the DPW, State Senator Steve Brewer, and most importantly the Residents of Sturbridge for their support! • Thank You!

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