About the award

About the award

Core objectives

Improve the understanding and awareness of trees and their benefits in urban areas.
Promote awareness of our tree heritage with its ecological/ cultural value.
Raise awareness and promote arboriculture best practice through education and training.
Promote research in order to enhance planting and the care of trees in the urban environment and the management of pests and diseases.
Harmonise tree care procedures in Europe.
Recognise the role that the certified arborist plays in the management and care of the urban treescape.

Criteria for consideration of the application

City of at least 200,000 inhabitents
City within any European country
City must have a current tree inventory and an integrated tree management plan.
City must have appointed a managerial position with responsibility for the treescape.
Application fee of € 500,00 will become due after jury´s city inspecion

Criteria that will be assessed for the ECOT award

To promote European arboriculture through the recognition of an innovative tree project, supported by good management, best practice and education.

To raise the awareness and socio-economic importance of the interaction between trees, people and the urban treescape.

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