Inicio Departments Public Works Expand The Forest EXPAND THE FOREST An Expand the Forest memorial tree cost is now $125. Reminder - The fall planting season starts October 1, 2024 – December 1, 2024. Since incorporation in December 1991, the City Council has supported a landscape improvement program called Expand the Forest. This program encourages citizen participation in tree planting and provides an opportunity for urban forest enhancement while minimizing the financial responsibility of the City. An Information Handout under Application and Guides is available to help participants learn more about the program. Participation and Application An application is required for participants of the Expand the Forest program. The application includes a selected tree palette of approved trees and available parks. Note that each park is preplanned to accommodate specific tree types and locations, so not all types of trees will be available for all parks. Submit an application indicating your tree and park preference, along with a check for $93 made out to "The City of Lake Forest." The fee includes a 15-gallon tree, location study, planting, staking, fertilization, and other maintenance as needed. Please contact Peggy Samantha, Management Assistant, if you should have any questions about the program. Application Form Email the completed form to Email Peggy Samantha or mail it in with your payment at the address below. Recognition Citizen sponsors will receive a formal Certificate of Dedication signed by the City Council. Names of sponsors, date of the tree planting, tree selected, park selected and any pertinent dedication information will be published in The Leaflet newsletter (the newsletter is published every quarter). Payment Mail the completed application with a check in the amount of $125 for each tree to: City of Lake Forest 100 Civic Center Drive Lake Forest, CA 92630 Attn: Peggy Samantha, Public Works Dept. Credit cards are also accepted. There is a service fee of 3.29%. You will need to register for an account first at: eLakeForest.com NOTE: The Crape Myrtle tree has three color choices, which are white, pink, and purple. Contact Us Peggy Samantha Management Assistant Email Peggy Samantha Phone: (949) 461-3493 Michael McConaha Public Works Maintenance Manager Email Michael McConaha Phone: (949) 461-3575 Application and Guides Expand the Forest Application Expand the Forest Information Expand the Forest City Park Guide (PDF) Tree Options Canary Island Pine Crape Myrtle Sycamore (London Plane) Tristania (Brisbane Box) PUBLIC WORKS Capital Improvement Projects Expand The Forest Graffiti Removal eLakeForest Maintenance Parking Traffic Trash and Recycling Utility Services Environmental Compliance Volunteers in Parks