Salem Heritage Tree Program, 1460 20th St, SE, Building #14, Salem, Oregon, 97302. Telephone: 503-361-2215. The program is managed by the city’s Shade Tree Advisory Committee. There is no formal application form, and nominations should be made by writing a letter to the Shade Tree Advisory Committee at the address above. The Shade Tree Advisory Committee will review all the nominations and send recommendations to the City Council. Nominations should be accompanied with permission from the property owner where the tree stands. The type of tree, size, location and reason for nomination should be included. Criteria include: location, size, or age of their species, botanical interest, commemorative planting or historic significance. The nomination of trees is voluntary, and the City will pay the fees for the deed recording. A database of Salem Heritage Trees is viewable online.