About the Award
Tree City USA Award has been awarded for the past 29 years.This award is presented on Arbor Day, held on the last Friday in April. In order to qualify for this prestigious award from the National Arbor Day Association, the following standards must be met:
- A tree board or department
- A city tree care ordinance
- A Community Forestry Program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita
- An annual Arbor Day observation and proclamation