LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget officially began the search for the right tree to put on the Capitol grounds for the holiday season, and they are looking for your help in their search.
"We are looking for help from Michiganders to select the perfect tree," Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget Director Trish Foster said. "As people are traveling the state this summer we ask them to be on the lookout for that one tree that that would look great adorned in lights in front of the Capitol this winter."
To be considered, trees must fit the following criteria:
Type: Spruce or fur
Size: At least 60 feet tall with a maximum crown of a 24 feet and maximum trunk diameter of 30 inches.
Access: Easy access to the road with no interference from wires.
Cost: Available at no cost.
The deadline for tree nominations is Thursday, Aug. 15. For those who wish to nominate a tree are asked to send their name, telephone number, a photograph of the tree and information about its size and location to ChristmasTree@michigan.gov, or by mail to:
Christmas Tree Search
Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget
Building Operations Division
P.O. Box 30026
Lansing, MI 48909
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