Tree Advisory Committee

The Holly Springs Tree Advisory Committee provides recommendations on updates to the Town’s tree maintenance guidelines and preferred tree selection criteria, expenditure of Street Tree Grant Program funds, and criteria for the removal of diseased street trees (those planted between sidewalks and Town streets) or perimeter yard landscapes (those that provide Town-required buffers between different developments). The committee helps Holly Springs maintain good standing with Tree City USA standards and assists in planning an annual Arbor Day event and public information initiatives that help residents understand the importance and need for tree preservation and maintenance.

Meetings

• Quarterly on the second Monday of January, April, July, and October, 6 p.m.
• Town Hall Council Chambers, 128 S Main St.
• View upcoming meetings

Members

• Autumn Dean (term ends June 30, 2026)
• Jason Roberson (term ends June 30, 2027)
• Marissa Parker (term ends June 30, 2026)
• Regina Smardo (term ends June 30, 2026)
• Robin Haney (term ends June 30, 2026)

Ex-Officio Members

• CJ Buonaccorsi, Junior/Young Adult Member (term ends June 30, 2026) 
• Dr. Kara Foster, Town Council Representative; Danielle Hewetson, Town Council Alternate
• Joanna Holder, Planning Board Representative (term ends Feb. 28, 2026); Sara Kempin, Planning Board Alternate
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Representative: shared among several committee members