Dallas Historic Tree Coalition
About Dallas Historic Tree Coalition
Some trees are worth more than a second glance. This coalition finds, researches, recognizes, preserves, and celebrates significant trees in Texas, then gives people the tools to document and protect them. If you care about the places where history still lives in the landscape, this is the kind of work that rewards your support.
What sets the coalition apart is its attention to the history inside the tree, not just the tree itself. It takes on historic and heritage trees, Indian marker trees, and the research and public education that help communities understand why they matter. The work is shaped by volunteers and grounded in nomination-based review.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Historic and heritage tree nominations
Accepts nominations for historic or heritage trees through a formal nomination form and requests photos and property owner permission when needed.
Indian marker tree nominations
Accepts nominations for potential Indian marker trees and asks for photos, location details, and supporting evidence from credible sources.
Historic tree research, recognition, and preservation
Researches, documents, recognizes, preserves, and celebrates significant trees in Texas, using information from historians, arborists, archaeologists, anthropologists, environmentalists, and other experts.
Tree advocacy resources
Provides The Texas Tree Advocacy Workbook as a guide with tips, insights, and steps for organizing tree advocacy efforts in crisis situations.
Public education on trees
Educates the public about the benefits of trees, the importance of large native trees in urban environments, and wise stewardship of historic trees.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Dedicated to finding, researching, recognizing, preserving, and celebrating significant trees in Texas.
Who they serve
Texas communities, property owners, and people seeking to nominate, research, protect, or learn about historic, heritage, and Indian marker trees.
How your donation helps
- Historic tree research and site inspection
- Tree recognition and documentation
- Public education about tree stewardship
- Tree advocacy resources such as The Texas Tree Advocacy Workbook
Our story
The coalition began in 1995 as the Dallas Historic Tree Coalition. Over time, its work grew across Texas and beyond, and in 2014 it became the Texas Historic Tree Coalition. It has remained an all-volunteer nonprofit focused on documenting and celebrating living legacies for future generations.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Dallas Historic Tree Coalition’s services.
To nominate a historic or heritage tree, complete the Historic and Heritage Tree Nomination Form. To nominate a potential Indian marker tree, complete the Indian Marker Tree Nomination Form. For tree nominations, photos and supporting information are requested, and property owner permission is required before research and inspection can proceed.
In their words
Dedicated to finding, researching, recognizing, preserving, and celebrating significant trees in Texas.
We’re a coalition of volunteers who seek the best information available from historians, arborists, archaeologists, anthropologists, environmentalists, and other experts in relevant fields.
We feel that we have a moral obligation to find, celebrate and document these living legacies for future generations to enjoy.
Events
Board of Trustees meeting
monthlyThe board of trustees typically meets on the second Thursday of the month, January through November.
Recognition & press
In the media
- CultureMap Austin, history behind Austin's Treaty Oak and its significance
- GreenSource DFW, dedication of a centuries-old tree at an Arlington preserve
- Woodlands Online, recognition of the McDade Magnolia tree as historic
- Conroe Today, recognition of the McDade Magnolia tree as historic
- Houston Chronicle, McDade Estates Magnolia tree as Montgomery County's first historic tree
- Community Impact, the McDade Estates Magnolia tree being recognized by Texas Historic Tree Coalition
- Houston Chronicle, damage to a historic tree during overnight storms
- Your Conroe News, the McDade Magnolia tree as a local landmark
- Precinct 2 Features, Montgomery County's Historic Magnolia Tree
- KXAN, the Barton Springs tree float and removal
Press & mentions
In the news
Articles featuring Dallas Historic Tree Coalition from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do I nominate a historic or heritage tree?
Fill out the Historic and Heritage Tree Nomination Form and send in the photos and other requested information.
What is required for an Indian marker tree nomination?
Include photos, location details, and supporting evidence from credible sources. Property owner permission is required before research and inspection can move forward.
Can the coalition pursue a tree nomination without the owner’s permission?
No. The coalition needs the owner’s permission before it can research and inspect a tree.
What does the coalition do?
It finds, researches, recognizes, preserves, and celebrates significant trees in Texas.
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