of the
City of Fremont

In May of 1966, Fremont adopted a tree preservation ordinance to encourage and promote the saving of large trees in order to offset the negative effects of high winds, erosion, dust, as well as to preserve the natural beauty provided by these trees.  In August, 1970, the City Beautiful Committee requested and received approval by the City Council to conduct a survey of specimen trees designated in the Tree Preservation ordinance in order to provide a candidate list for the final selection of outstanding landmark trees.  In December, 1971, the City Council appointed Landmark Tree Committee members to complete the final selection of candidate trees. 

2002

The Museum of Local History determined it would be interesting to revisit the original Landmark Tree list and see the current state of these wonderful trees.  Much has changed in the 30 years between the selection of the trees and now.  Some of the trees have succumbed to age or disease and no longer grace our skyline.  But, most of the landmark trees have flourished, and are core features of our parks and civic centers.  Use the Interactive Map or Tree List and Locator links to learn more about Fremont's Landmark Trees.
Also in 2002, the City of Fremont changed its ordinances regarding Landmark and Historic trees. The full ordinance is now on the city web page under http://www.fremont.gov/CityHall/Departments/Engineering.htm#landscape. You can contact the City of Fremont's Landscape Architect by phone at 510-494-4696 on how this ordinance affects trees on your property.