Department of Forestry and Fire Management

Arizona's Magnificent Trees

There are trees in our state that simply stand apart form the rest! Arizona's Magnificent Trees Program connects us to trees, increases awareness of the field of forestry and urban forestrym and encourages people to pay attention to trees as critical ecosystem species.

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Champion Trees

Are the largest of their species in the state and in some cases, the nation! If the species qualifies, Champion Trees are also submitted to the American Forests Champion Tree Registry.

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Heritage Trees

Have cultural significance and a direct connection to people. Trees are significant in rural and urban areas for many reasons. They may have been placed in memory of a person or event, given as a gift to the community, or planted where a significant event occurred.

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Witness Trees

Are trees that are proven to have been in their same location before Arizona's Statehood. These trees are a living connection from the past to the present.

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Visit Some of Arizona's Magnificent Trees

Use this color-coded map to explore some of the publicly-accessible Magnificent Trees, Heritage Trees, and Witness Trees around the state. The map provides information and pictures for trees that are easy to visit (Very Accessible); Moderately Accessible; and Challenging. Let us know if you find other trees to nominate along the way.

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