Cut Christmas Tree Field Inspection Application Form

• Prior to an inspection, growers should complete a Cut Christmas Tree Field Inspection Application form and send it to the MDARD Lansing office at MDARD-PPPM, 525 W. Allegan St., Lansing, MI 48933.
• One form should be completed for each separate field.
• Cut Christmas Tree Field Inspection Application forms be mailed or faxed to the regional office no later than August 1. Forms received after that date might result in delayed inspection scheduling. Cut Christmas Tree Field Inspection Application Form

Compliance Agreement for Cut Christmas Trees Form

• Growers with a good history of adherence to federal and state regulations may be eligible for a compliance agreement with MDARD.
• The compliance agreement enables a person operating under the agreement to be issued multiple certificates for their cut Christmas trees, provided the trees have passed inspection and other conditions have been met.
• Eligible growers are encouraged to download the form, fill it out and send it with their completed Cut Christmas Tree Field Inspection Application form to MDARD Nursery and Christmas Tree Program Manager, P.O. Box 30017, Lansing, MI 48909. Fax it to 517-335-4540 or email to bryanm@michigan.gov.
• Compliance Agreement for Cut Christmas Trees form
• Gypsy Moth and Pine Shoot Beetle Quarantine Requirements 

Pine Shoot Beetle Compliance Management Program Forms

• Growers who wish to participate in this program are required to send in a  Pine Shoot Beetle-Compliance Agreement form and a Pine Shoot Beetle - Compliance Management Plan Enrolled Field Information form for each field to MDARD Nursery and Christmas Tree Program Manager, P.O. Box 30017, Lansing, MI 48909. Fax it to 517-335-4540 or email to bryanm@michigan.gov.
• Growers must also fill-out a Pine Shoot Beetle - Compliance Management Plan Monitoring Activity Check List  throughout the enrollment period and maintain it for MDARD review.

• The Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act MCL Section 324.52901 requires that a person must have in their possession a bill of sale or other evidence of title in order to cut, remove, or transport Christmas trees and evergreen boughs. MDARD Form PI-087 Bill of Sale may be used when transporting these items.