Working through the Department of Public Works, the Board shall:

1. Promote tree health and vibrancy through proper planning, documentation, protection, education, planting programs, and advocacy throughout the City, and communicate with other interested boards annually.

2. Share educational resources to assist landowners with the establishment and care of trees on private property.

3. Consult and coordinate with City administration and boards regarding existing policies and future projects affecting trees. These include City and State public works and public utilities projects.

4. Establish policies for consideration and adoption by the City Manager that provide clear directives for planting, maintaining, and/or removing trees from public spaces and rights of way. 

5. Seek funding opportunities from organizations and individuals to support tree initiatives.

6. Partner with local utility companies to better understand their requirements, and to educate residents of Lebanon about their rights and responsibilities with respect to trees and utilities.

7. Establish a GIS data collection system that treats trees in public spaces as critical infrastructure. This includes data on urban tree canopy, heat islands, and flood prevention.