Arbor Day Foundation Names Valley City a 2023 Tree City USA®
LINCOLN, Nebraska - Valley City was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.
The community also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating environmental improvement and an outstanding level of tree care.
Valley City achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and hosting an Arbor Day observance and proclamation.
The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.
"Tree City USA communities see the positive effects of an urban forest firsthand;' said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "The trees being planted and cared for by Valley City are ensuring that generations to come will enjoy to a better quality of life. Additionally, participation in this program brings residents together and creates a sense of civic pride, whether it's through volunteer engagement or public education."
If ever there was a time for trees, now is that time. Communities worldwide are facing issues with air quality, water resources, personal health and well-being, energy use, and extreme heat and flooding. Valley City is doing its part to address these challenges for residents both now and in the future.
Local Arbor Day Celebration Event
In celebration of Arbor Day, April 26th, The City Forester will be planting tree at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, on the west side of the Rosebud Visitor Center. Following the tree planting a speaker, from ND Forest Service, will be sharing information about Arbor Day.
Arbor Day enthusiasts are welcome to bring a chair and come on out for an enjoyable afternoon.
About the Arbor Day Foundation
Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with more than one million members, supporters and valued partners. Since 1972, almost 500 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world. Our vision is to lead toward a world where trees are used to solve issues critical to survival.
As one of the world's largest operating conservation foundations, the Arbor Day Foundation, through its members, partners and programs, educates and engages stakeholders and communities across the globe to involve themselves in its mission of planting, nurturing and celebrating trees. Visit arborday.orn for more information.